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ICC T20 World Cup Semi Final Scenario: The ICC T20 World Cup match between India and West Indies is do or die for both the teams. Whoever wins this match will make it to the semi-finals. If the match is not played due to rain then India will be out due to poor net run rate.
If India’s match is canceled due to rain, will West Indies benefit? Who will reach the semi-finals?
New Delhi. Today is a do or die day for the Indian team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Its last Super 8 match against West Indies will decide which team will reach the semi-finals. This match will have to be played like a quarter final. If you win, you will be in and if you lose, you will be out of the tournament. The teams of India and West Indies are on 2-2 points and the winning team will secure a place in the semi-finals by taking 4 points. Everyone’s eyes are on the weather of the match to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. If for some reason the match does not take place, West Indies will advance on the basis of net run rate.
The names of the three teams playing in the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup have been confirmed. The final team will be decided today after the match between India and West Indies. South Africa has already qualified for the semi-finals from this group. The teams of England and New Zealand have made it from the second group. Despite winning their last league match against Sri Lanka, Pakistan was out of the tournament due to net run rate. Now there is a contest between India and West Indies for the second semi-final spot.
Who will benefit if the match is canceled due to rain?
As of now, West Indies and India have two points each and the next match is between the two. This match is like a knockout, that is, whoever wins will advance in the play-off. West Indies team is ahead of India in terms of net run rate. This clearly means that if the match cannot be played due to rain or any other reason, West Indies will get the advantage. If the Indian team beats West Indies then the net run rate will not matter. India will have four points. A simple win is enough for Team India to reach the semi-finals.
Could India be out of the tournament?
If the match is not played due to rain or any other reason, then West Indies will reach the semi-finals due to positive run rate. The equation for India is very simple. If the match happens and he will have to defeat West Indies. With victory, India will reach the semi-finals. There is no need for run rate if India wins the match. But if the match is canceled due to rain or West Indies beats India, then West Indies will reach the semi-finals.
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