The atmosphere in Kolkata is electric as India won the toss and elected to bowl in a must-win Super 8 encounter against the formidable West Indies cricket team in the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. India understand the magnitude of this battle. A victory is essential to secure qualification for the semi-finals.
Indian bowlers will look to strike early blows and put West Indies under pressure. For West Indies also, the equation is straightforward — win and advance. A win in this Super 8 clash would secure their place in the semi-finals. India have not changed their playing XI. West Indies, however, have brought in Akeal Hosein to strengthen their spin attack.
India Playing XI - Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
West Indies Playing XI - Shai Hope(w&c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph