India vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 world cup • India won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, India took on West Indies on Mar 15, 2026, 02:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 338 runs and 18 wickets fall between West Indies (167/9 in 20.0 overs) and India (171/9 in 19.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (167/9)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 167/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Shepherd spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 29 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 172.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Holder , who contributed 43 runs off 32 deliveries, while Hope added 26 (18b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Varun led the bowling figures with 3/39 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.75), assisted by Bumrah (2/19 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (171/9)
Pursuing a target of 168 runs for victory, India recorded 171/9 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.00 runs per over. S Gill anchored the chase for India with 83 runs from 47 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 176.6), alongside Dhir who chipped in with 33 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Chase delivered a key spell of 3/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while A Joseph finished with 3/46 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Dhir and S Gill (India ), who combined for 63 runs off 27 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Hope 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—Dhir (India ) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Holder (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Gill .