IND vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: The match between India and West Indies in the Super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2026 has now become a do or die match. This match, to be played at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 1, 2026, is like a virtual quarter-final. The second semi-finalist from Group 1 will be decided by this match. But the biggest question is what will happen if this match is canceled due to some reason? Which team between India and West Indies will reach the semi-finals?
If the match is cancelled, who will get the semi-final ticket?
Currently, India and West Indies have equal points in the points table of Group 1. West Indies is in second place with 2 points. At the same time, India also has 2 points, but due to net run rate it is at third place. In such a situation, the team that wins this match will directly reach the semi-finals with 4 points. But if the match between India and West Indies is washed out by rain or there is no result, then according to ICC rules both the teams will get 1 point each.
In this situation the total points of both the teams will be 3-3. In such a situation, the team reaching the semi-finals will be decided on the basis of Net Run Rate (NRR). West Indies’ NRR is +1.791, which is much better than India’s -0.100. Therefore, in case the match is canceled due to rain or any other reason, West Indies will reach the semi-finals and India will be out of the tournament. Which will be a big shock for Indian fans.
How will the weather be in Kolkata on the day of the match?
According to the weather report, there is no possibility of rain in Kolkata on March 01. The weather is expected to remain completely clear during the match also. This means that the fans will get to see the entire match and the teams will secure their place in the semi-finals only on the basis of their performance. Both the teams will face each other in the T20 World Cup after 10 years. Last time the Indian team had lost. In such a situation, India will also keep an eye on settling scores.
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