Defending champions India are a win away from being the second team after hosts New Zealand to book their spot in the quarter finals, while the West Indies will be looking to get a win after the mauling they received in Sydney from South Africa. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 5:30pm (AEDT).
A win for India will secure their spot in the quarters before any other team in Pool B, while a win for West Indies will count for far more in confidence than in pool points as they look to recover from their thrashing at the hand of South Africa.
The last time the two sides met India won comfortably, but that series will be remembered for West Indies pulling out of the tour due to issues with the WICB.
India will be looking to continue their winning momentum after gathering wins against Pakistan, South Africa and the UAE.
The West Indies on the other hand are looking like a bits and pieces team which haven’t yet hit their stride at this world cup.
Despite struggling throughout the Australian summer, India have been one of the best sides in the tournament; their cricket overall has been top notch with the only concern being the lack of runs from the lower middle order.
The West Indies sit at the other end of the spectrum, having a patchy tournament to say the least. After losing to Ireland they were brilliant against Pakistan and Zimbabwe before then losing by a whopping 257 runs against South Africa.
If consistency is used to judge the outcome of this match, India are certainly deserved favourites. However, the inconsistency of the West Indies could become an advantage if India arrive at the WACA banking on a win.
The West Indies squad can be incredibly damaging when on-song, and it is near impossible to judge when that side with show itself.
Will it be today in Perth?
Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:30pm (AEDT) to find out.
If you are following the action live, be sure to share your thoughts on the match in the comments below.
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
India win by 4 wickets- courtesy a Dhoni boundary! 8th consecutive World Cup win for India! Well Done Dhoni! Perfect fight by the West Indies though!
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
Just 2 more to win for India! Dhoni on strike! Will he hit a six?
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
MS Dhoni seems to be finishing this easily! Just 12 more to win! Good support from Ashwin.
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
150 up for India. 32 more to win. WI need to strike soon before it becomes a cakewalk.
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
It seems like a perfect platform for Dhoni to silence his critics about lack of form. But its all on him and Ashwin now. Game can still go either ways!
chris
Guest
I think dhoni is trying to get some practice time on the ground. He hasn't got much in the last few months.
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Pakistani Fans Right Now. pic.twitter.com/cWlGVf3zUi
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Ashwin shud bat ahead of jadeja..ravis useless
Alex L
Roar Rookie
Nasty bouncer.
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
Great move by Holder to get Taylor back into the attack! A wicket is all the Windies need here!
Alex L
Roar Rookie
Suspect the West Indies bowlers aren't actually capable of bowling their 10 overs straight, too much T20 seems to hurt bowling endurance -- Malinga could barely bowl more than 2 overs at a time when Sri Lanka were out here a couple of years ago.
Renegade
Roar Guru
If Holder is serious here, he needs to hand Taylor the ball and then bowl himself from the other end. No point holding on here, gotta go all out. He needs to take a page out of the Clarke captaincy book.
jamesb
Guest
Game on folks!
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Low scoring thriller
Clive Azavedo
Roar Rookie
Dwayne Smith strikes in his first over! Raina gone! Only Dhoni can save India now. Great to see West Indies trying their best!
Renegade
Roar Guru
Poor batting could let the Windies down here... I thought they would win this and they are trying to bowl themselves towards one but not sure they've got enough runs on the board.
Alex L
Roar Rookie
Yeah.. but Dhoni doesn't stay out of form for long, as a rule.
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Well dhonis outta form as well
Alex L
Roar Rookie
Out of form and Dhoni...
Brains of a bimbo (Atgm)
Guest
Out of form Indian batsmen need to score 98 runs here.game on!50/50