India vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 • India won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, India took on West Indies on Feb 27, 2026, 05:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 371 runs and 9 wickets fall between West Indies (184/4 in 20.0 overs) and India (187/5 in 19.2 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (184/4)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 184/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Lemon Hope spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 25 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 160.0). Valuable middle-order support came from KKJ, who contributed 37 runs off 22 deliveries, while Rattleballz added 34 (19b). With the ball in the first innings, Ocho led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Rob (1/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (187/5)
Pursuing a target of 185 runs for victory, India recorded 187/5 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 9.67 runs per over. Rocky anchored the chase for India with 97 runs from 50 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 194.0), alongside Troy who chipped in with 27 off 15 balls. Defending the total, KKJ delivered a key spell of 2/37 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.25, while Flambo finished with 2/41 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Brad and Lemon Hope (West Indies), who combined for 68 runs off 53 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with BMO making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—KKJ (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 143.0 total points, followed closely by Rocky (143.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rocky.