The Caribbeans will enter the clash with one change, where Brandon King will make way for Akeal Hosein in the playing XI
Suryakumar Yadav, Shai Hope (Pic: X/@BCCI)
In the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the West Indies, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After winning the toss, Team India skipper Suryakumar said, "We will bowl first because the surface looks good and Eden Gardens usually gets even better for chasing with a bit of dew expected later. The crowd is already lively for what feels like a virtual quarter-final against the West Indies, and we hope to put on a strong show for them. There is always some pressure in games like this but that is what makes it enjoyable, and the mood in the dressing room is positive after ticking many boxes in the last match. We believe we have prepared well, and the boys are ready for another tight contest. We are going in with the same combination tonight".
The Caribbeans will enter the clash with one change, where Brandon King will make way for Akeal Hosein in the playing XI.
On the other hand, the West Indies' captain Shai Hope said, "We would have taken the same decision because playing consistent cricket throughout big tournaments is the key and this is the moment when your best cricket matters most. Tonight is exactly the kind of stage where you want to perform, and many of our boys know these conditions well from their time in the IPL. This is a do-or-die match for us, and the group is fully up for the challenge because these are the occasions we train for. We know clearly what is required to win, and everyone is looking forward to stepping up. We have one change with Akeal Hosein coming in and Brandon King missing out tonight".
T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: India vs West Indies- Confirmed Playing XI
India: Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
West Indies: Shai Hope (C) (WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
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