West Indies vs India T20 World Cup: Key Moments & Highlights

By Aditya Nagar | March 02, 2026

Yesterday's ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match between West Indies and India was a very thrilling contest, with two powerhouses of T20 cricket competing with each other with smart bowling, big hits, and game-changing moments.

The victory eventually came in India’s favour, who prevented the West Indies from chasing the target. Let’s know the India vs West Indies highlights below.

India vs West Indies T20 Match

The T20 match between India and the West Indies took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Bengal, on Sunday at 7:00 PM.

On winning the toss, India opted to bowl, knowing that pitch conditions would be important to them.

The West Indies, who came for batting, posted a total of 195/4(20).

T20 Match India vs West Indies: Middle Overs Became The Turning Point

The match between India and the West Indies gained more momentum during the middle overs. In other words, it can be considered a turning point in the match.

When the West Indies came to bat, they faced effective bowling of Indian spinners, who dismissed the opening West Indies wickets, including Shai Hope and Roston Chase.

Indian bowlers played a key role with tight lines and smart variations, slowing the scoring rate and taking crucial wickets.

At one point, West Indies middle-order batter Nicholas Pooran took charge with fearless hitting.

His massive sixes with an explosive batting style seemed a hope for the West Indies team. His impactful innings drove the team to chase India's competitive score.

India vs West Indies Scorecard: How Indian Yorkers Restricted West Indies Runs

When the final overs of the match took a dramatic turn, it saw Indian yorkers restricting the run-rates of the West Indies batsmen.

Even though a few deliveries were mistakes, the bowling Indian side still restricted them with quicker runs.

India vs West Indies Scorecard

When India came to bat, it made a solid base in the beginning. The opening batsmen, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, played very cautiously but picked up the pace later with boundary hitting, clean shots over the infield, and speedy runs between the wickets.

The solid opening partnerships of Indian batters helped them secure a victory over the West Indies by chasing the target and scoring 199/5 (19.2).

Tension Moments

Just when it seemed India had a strong grip on the game, the quick fall of its wickets created tension among Indian cricket fans, evident on their faces.

The West Indies gave the Indians a close fight with their sharp bowling and athletic fielding, putting them under pressure.

All thanks to Sanju Samson, the Player of the Match, who sealed India’s victory and helped it enter the semi-finals.

He played a brilliant innings of 97 not out off 50 balls. Samson hit 12 fours and 4 sixes, which helped India chase down the West Indies' target of 195/4 (20), sealing victory for India with 199/5(19.2).

3 Key moments of yesterday’s T20 match

Spinners performed well in the middle overs
West Indies power hitting batting kept the contest exciting till the final moment
India adopted a calm, balanced approach that ensured its victory in the end.

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