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Will rain play spoilsport at India vs West Indies T20 WC clash? | Weather update, pitch report

March 1, 2026

Sports DeskLast Updated: 01 Mar 2026, 02:42 pm ISTShare India faced their first setback of the tournament last Sunday when South Africa handed them a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad, their heaviest loss in T20 World Cup history. From left, India's Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy during a practice session | PTIKolkata is set to host a high-stakes encounter as defending champions India take on the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Saturday in what has been billed as a “virtual quarterfinal” of the 2026 T20 World Cup. England and New Zealand have already advanced from Group 1, while South Africa secured their semifinal spot from Group 2.

Kolkata: From left, India's Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy during a practice session ahead of an ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) (PTI02_28_2026_000546B)

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The winner of this clash will complete the semifinal line-up.
India seeks redemption after historic defeat India faced their first setback of the tournament last Sunday when South Africa handed them a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad, their heaviest loss in T20 World Cup history.
The defeat put India on the edge after a flawless Group A performance.
However, the team bounced back with a morale-boosting win against Zimbabwe.
With the West Indies also recently losing to South Africa, India has a golden opportunity to secure their spot in the semifinals.

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Will rain play spoilsport at India vs West Indies T20 WC clash? | Weather update, pitch report

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