India beat West Indies by 5 wickets in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Group 1 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday 1 March 2026, with play starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Eden Gardens has a capacity of 68,000 and is one of the largest cricket grounds in the world.

India’s 5-wicket victory at Eden Gardens confirmed their Super Eight progression alongside South Africa and continued their recovery after the setback against the Proteas. West Indies, who had demolished Zimbabwe by 107 runs earlier in the stage, found India’s bowling attack a far more difficult proposition. India’s win at the historic Kolkata ground, where a 68,000-strong crowd roared them home in the final overs, was crucial for their semifinal qualification.

West Indies played attractive, attacking cricket throughout the Super Eight but could not replicate against India the dominance they had shown against Zimbabwe. India’s bowling depth, combining pace and left-arm spin, provided variety that West Indies’ big hitters found harder to target. The 5-wicket margin, achieved with composure rather than comfort, reflected a genuine contest between two quality teams.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of cricket’s great cathedrals, with a capacity of 68,000. It has hosted Test cricket since 1934 and witnessed some of the game’s most iconic moments, including India’s 2001 Test victory over Australia after following on. The atmosphere generated by a full house in Kolkata is among the loudest and most passionate in world cricket.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 13:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 08:30 EST for the US East Coast, 00:30 AEDT (next day) for viewers in Sydney, and 09:30 AST for fans following from the Caribbean. Check Kolkata time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India progressed from the Super Eight to win the tournament, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

For timezone conversions, check Kolkata time, India time, and West Indies time.