India-West Indies match affected by rain, impact on semi-finals

T20 World Cup 2026: The match between India and West Indies becomes decisive

New Delhi: The T20 World Cup has now reached its decisive stage. All the teams are trying hard to make it to the semi-finals. India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, registered their first win in the Super 8 after defeating Zimbabwe by 72 runs. This win has also improved the team’s net run rate, making them stronger in the race for the semi-finals.

Important match between India and West Indies

The match between India and West Indies to be held on Sunday is being seen in a knockout situation. The team that wins this match will directly enter the semi-finals. This clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata could prove to be unprecedented for both the teams. However, if rain disrupts the game, the equations for reaching the semi-finals may change.

Effect of rain: Who will get the chance to reach the semi-finals?

If this important match gets canceled due to rain, the situation will completely change. In such a situation, the team with better net run rate (NRR) will get the advantage. West Indies’ net run rate is +1.791, while India’s is -0.100. Thus, if the match is washed out, West Indies will advance to the semi-finals.

Competition in the Super 8 table

Both India and West Indies have 2 points each in the Super 8 stage. India had lost to South Africa in the first match, while they got a big win against Zimbabwe. At the same time, West Indies made a great start by defeating Zimbabwe in the first match of Super 8, but in the very next match they had to face defeat from South Africa. Now the fate of both these teams depends on this final match.