India vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • India won the match by 37 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, India took on West Indies on May 20, 2026, 08:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 37 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 725 runs and 12 wickets fall between India (381/2 in 50.0 overs) and West Indies (344/10 in 42.5 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (381/2)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 381/2 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.62 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Daksh spearheaded the batting effort with 211 runs off 160 balls (including 22 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 131.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Sagar, who contributed 110 runs off 80 deliveries, while Shekhar added 50 (60b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Roch led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.60), assisted by Mccoy (0/73 in 10.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (344/10)
Pursuing a target of 382 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 344/10 in 42.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.03 runs per over. Hetmyr anchored the chase for West Indies with 85 runs from 55 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 154.5), alongside Poorn who chipped in with 68 off 45 balls. Defending the total, Bhuvi delivered a key spell of 3/81 across 8.5 overs at an economy rate of 9.17, while Yuzi finished with 3/87 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Daksh and Sagar (India), who combined for 242 runs off 178 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MOHAN 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—Daksh (India) topped the match rankings with 269.0 total points, followed closely by Roch (213.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daksh.