India started their Super 8 campaign with a humiliating defeat against South Africa; However, they bounced back against Zimbabwe and kept their hopes for the semi-finals alive. West Indies, on the other hand, started their Super-8 campaign with a big win over the same opponent but lost the second match against South Africa.
This article will provide in-depth information about India’s playing XI vs West Indies’ playing XI after qualifying for the Super-8 stage and showing their potential in the group stage. Both these teams qualified as undefeated teams, but lost their first game in the Super 8, that too against the same opponent i.e. South Africa.
India Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI, Match 52, Super 8 Group 1: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Playing XI of India vs West Indies-T20 World Cup 2026:
Opener: Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma
India have supported their old opening pair by re-inducting Sanju Samson. Samson has brought back the right-handed combination in the opening pair, while Abhishek Sharma has returned to form after pairing with his former opening partner. They can also create a strong base for India in the powerplay.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
Left-handed middle-order batsman Ishan Kishan has been demoted in the batting order. He has been India’s best in the shortest format of the game in recent times and will be supported by the Indian captain, who has been making regular contributions throughout this tournament. Tilak Verma has also been a very consistent cricketer for India; However, he, who lacked form till now, has finally found form.
Hardik Pandya, the all-rounder, has been India’s most reliable lower-order batsman, while Shivam Dubey brings some aggression to the team. Experienced all-rounder and vice-captain Axar Patel has mostly made an impact with the ball so far, however, India may need him with the bat as well in the clash against the West Indies.
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has not been in the best of form, yet he is one of the most productive fast bowlers in the world. He can perform well in big occasions like his teammate Arshdeep Singh, who also has the ability to take wickets early in the innings.
India’s playing XI: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty.
Playing XI of West Indies vs India-T20 World Cup 2026:
Openers: Brandon King and Shai Hope
Brandon King, the opening batsman who brings stability to the team, is yet to find form in the ICC T20 World Cup despite getting several chances, yet he remains a part of their eleven. He will support the aggressive Shai Hope. The captain catches the fast bowlers easily and also handles the spinners. If Hope is successful, West Indies will be in the driving seat early on.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell and Jason Holder.
West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer is at number. 3, has been their most productive batsman at the top of the order. On the other hand, they have players like Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford, who are experienced and in good touch. Jason Holder is the most experienced player in this setup and is the only player who was part of the 2016 T20 World Cup squad that emerged victorious in India.
Bowlers: Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti and Shamar Joseph
Romario Shepherd was the architect of West Indies’ comeback in the last game along with Jason Holder. Spinner Akeal Hosein may get support from the Windies this time along with Gudakesh Moti, who has been the highest wicket-taker in their performances. Shamar Joseph will remain the only full-time fast bowler in the team.
West Indies playing 11: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti and Shamar Joseph.
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