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The Eden Gardens will play host to the all-important game to find out the ultimate semi-finalist of the competition.
India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Kolkata Weather Update
India takes on the West Indies in a vital encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, March 1. The Men in Blue, recovering from their tough loss to South Africa with an emphatic win over Zimbabwe, have to defeat the Calypso Kings to secure 4 points and advance to the semi-finals.
Suryakumar Yadav’s squad showcased a remarkable recovery within the match against Zimbabwe on Thursday in Chennai. Addressing their batting issues, they reintroduced Sanju Samson and adjusted the lineup. Samson returned to his opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma, while the in-form Ishan Kishan replaced Tilak Varma at No.3. The highest order of Samson (24), Abhishek (55), and Kishan (38) provided the strong start India had been looking for, followed by powerful innings from Suryakumar (33), Hardik Pandya (50), and Tilak (44), resulting in a hefty total of 256/4.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler for India, taking 3/24, as Zimbabwe concluded their innings at 184/6, despite opener Brian Bennett’s impressive unbeaten 97 off 59 deliveries.
The West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, saw their unbeaten streak broken after a loss to South Africa, despite an earlier victory over Zimbabwe. Counterattacking innings from Jason Holder (49) and Romario Shepherd (52) helped the West Indies get well from 83 for 7 to post a competitive 176/8. Nonetheless, their bowlers didn’t defend the rating as South Africa chased down the goal with ease, losing only one wicket, much to the frustration of coach Darren Sammy.
Kolkata Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Kolkata predicts clear skies with no rain, ensuring an uninterrupted game between India and the West Indies at Eden Gardens. Teams can expect temperatures between 25-28 degrees Celsius, with humidity above 70 percent and wind speeds around 10-12 km/hour.
March 01, 2026, 00:07 IST
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