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How can India be knocked out of T20 World Cup even if they do not lose to West Indies: Semifinal scenario explained

Trending:US-Isarel-Iran WarAyatollah Ali Khamenei DeathRising Bharat 2026The Kerala Story 2 Movie ReviewIran–Israel War Hits AirlinesIndia vs West Indies MatchadvertisementHow can India be knocked out of T20 World Cup even if they do not lose to West Indies: Semifinal scenario explainedFirstCricket Staff • March 1, 2026, 11:08:22 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitteradvertisementThere is a possibility where India can be eliminated from the T20 World Cup even if they do not lose to West Indies in what is the final Super 8 match of the tournament. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleWhat will happen if India vs West Indies is washed out? AFPIndia and West Indies face each other on Sunday, March 1 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in a do-or-die encounter with a semifinal spot on the line. It is a virtual quarterfinal with the team that wins going through becoming the fourth team to qualify for the semifinals while the losing side will be knocked out. So the equation is simple.

appen if India vs West Indies is washed out? AFP

appen if India vs West Indies is washed out? AFP

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Key Highlights

  • Whoever wins the match goes ahead and the loser heads home.
  • However, there is one more scenario that can arise and that would not please Indian fans at all. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADT20 World Cup 2026: News | Schedule | Results | Points TableSuper 8 Group 1 Points TablePositionTeamMatchesWonLostNRPointsNRR1South Africa (Q)22004+2.8902West Indies21102+1.7913India21102-0.1004Zimbabwe (E)20200-4.475What will happen if India vs West Indies is abandoned?It is a must-win match for both the teams.
  • However, in case the match cannot go ahead and has to be abandoned, West Indies will go ahead due to their better net run rate (check table above).
  • India’s poor net run rate could thus hurt the team in case we have a no result. However, weather forecast do not suggest any rain during match time.
  • So, this scenario is highly unlikely to occur. More from First Cricket ICC unveils contingency plans as tensions flare up in Middle East: 'Actively working with...' India vs West Indies Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND v WI virtual quarterfinal at T20 World Cup Super 8sSome may wonder what would happen if the scores are tied?
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