Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens will host a sensational clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarter-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match and advance to the semi-finals. Lose and your campaign ends here.India earned their place in this do-or-die clash with a convincing 72-run victory over Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With South Africa having already secured a place in the knockout stages, all eyes now turn to Kolkata where the winner between India and West Indies will advance to the semi-finals to face England.
India landed in Calcutta for WI-or-die clash | The semi-finals are on the line
World Cup India Vs. West Indies T20 2026 Super 8s: NET RUN RATE CAN DECIDE FATE
While India’s win over Zimbabwe keeps them alive, their Net Run Rate (NRR) is a concern at the moment. India’s NRR stands at -0.100 while West Indies, buoyed by a massive 101-run win over Zimbabwe earlier in the Super 8s, are at a strong +1.791. This means that in the unlikely event that the match is washed out by rain, both teams would get one point each, leaving them tied on 3 points after three Super 8 matches. However, West Indies would advance to the semi-finals due to their superior net pace, while India would be eliminated despite their earlier win.
India vs. West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: CALCUTTA WEATHER FORECAST
For cricket fans, the forecast is encouraging so far. Kolkata is expected to witness sunny and clear weather on Sunday. Daytime temperatures will hover around 34°C, cooling to 25-26°C by the evening when the match is due to start.The match is scheduled to start at 19:00, the draw will take place at 18:30. There is currently no chance of rain, meaning fans can expect a full match at the iconic Eden Gardens.
India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: WHAT IF IT RAINES?
Both India and West Indies have one win from two matches in the Super 8s, so this encounter is practically a knockout. But if it rains:Both teams get one point each.Total Points: 3 points for India and West Indies.West Indies advance to the semi-finals due to a higher NRR of +1.791, while India’s -0.100 NRR would see them eliminated.This makes Sunday’s clash a must-win for India as there is no margin for error and even a weather interruption could prove costly.
