If India vs West Indies match is canceled then who will go to the semi-finals? Know the rules

T20 World Cup 2026: The match between India and West Indies to be held on March 1 in the Super-8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has become very important. The picture of the semi-finals will be clear in this match to be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In such a situation, it will be a fight or kill for both the teams. But now the question is that if for some reason this match is canceled then who among India and West Indies will reach the semi-finals?

If the match is cancelled, then who will get the semi-final ticket?

In such a situation, the team that wins the India-West Indies match will reach the semi-finals with 4 points. But if this match is canceled due to rain or any other reason, then both the teams will get 1 point each as per ICC rules. In this situation both the teams will have 3-3 equal points. If there is no result in this match, then the decision of the team reaching the semi-finals will be taken on the basis of net run rate. West Indies’ current net run rate is +1.791, which is much better than India’s -0.100. In such a situation, West Indies will qualify for the semi-finals and India’s journey will end here in this tournament.

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How will the weather be on the day of India-West Indies match?

According to the latest weather report, there is no possibility of rain in Kolkata on the day of India-West Indies match. It is being claimed in the reports that the weather will be absolutely clear during the match. In such a situation, the teams will have to make it to the semi-finals on the basis of their performance. If the Indian team wants to reach the semi-finals, they will have to win this match at any cost.

South Africa on top

Talking about the points table of Group-1, South African team is on top with 4 points. By defeating West Indies, the African team has entered the semi-finals. West Indies is at second position with 2 points. Apart from this, India also has 2 points but due to net run rate it is in third place.