IND vs WI: Will India make any Changes ahead of T20 World Cup Super Eight Clash?

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India prepare for a litmus test as they face West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super Eights on Sunday (March 1) in Kolkata.

The Indian team has looked strong so far with a solitary blemish against South Africa, but that makes the clash against the Windies a must-win, as the losers would be eliminated from the tournament.

India's recent victory over Zimbabwe in the Super 8s showcased a balanced unit, with their batting finally clicking in unison after rejigging the top order. The inclusion of Sanju Samson as opener provided the right-hand balance, leading to a dominant performance. However, bowling concerns linger, particularly with Shivam Dube and Varun Chakravarthy's form under the scanner. Despite this, multiple previews suggest minimal changes, with the team likely to stick to the winning combination from the last outing.

IND vs WI: Will India make any Changes to their Lineup?

One potential tweak highlighted by experts is the inclusion of wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in place of left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik noted this as a "temptation" given West Indies' historical struggles against wrist spin, which could exploit their middle order featuring players like Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford.

Kuldeep's ability to turn the ball both ways on a batsman-friendly Eden pitch-expected to yield high scores with true bounce, makes him an attractive option.

Will Rinku Singh play?

Rinku Singh's status adds another layer. The finisher rejoined the squad late after his father's passing and did not feature against Zimbabwe. While he trained briefly, sources indicate he's unlikely to play, with Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya retaining their all-rounder spots for middle-order muscle. Axar Patel is expected to continue as the spin-bowling all-rounder, potentially over Washington Sundar, given his reliability.

India Predicted Playing 11

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh