Eden Gardens witnessed a batting masterclass from West Indies on Sunday, as they amassed 195/4 in 20 overs against India in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 action. A semi-final berth hangs in the balance, with India now tasked with chasing 196.
Forced to bat first, West Indies’ top order clicked. Hope and Chase’s 68-run opening partnership (Hope 32 off 33, Chase 40 off 25) laid the foundation. Hetmyer’s brisk 27 off 12 added impetus, though Rutherford’s brief stay (14 off 9) was cut short by Pandya.
The acceleration peaked with Powell’s ferocious 34* off 19 (SR 178) and Holder’s unbeaten 37 off 22 (2×4, 3×6), their 76-off-35 partnership proving decisive.
India’s attack was led by Bumrah’s 2/36 in his quota, with Pandya and Chakaravarthy grabbing a scalp apiece. No changes for India: Yadav leads Samson (wk), Sharma, Kishan, Pandya, Varma, Dube, Patel, Singh, Chakaravarthy, Bumrah.
West Indies replaced King with Hosein; full team: Hope (c), Chase, Hetmyer, Powell, Rutherford, Shepherd, Holder, Forde, Hosein, Motie, Joseph.
History favors chases at this venue, but West Indies’ total demands perfection from India. Expect fireworks as the hosts counterattack in this knockout pressure cooker.