If the match against West Indies is washed out due to rain, Team India will be eliminated

Kolkata: The Indian team achieved a resounding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With this victory, the Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has kept alive its hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Now, on Sunday (March 1), the Indian team will face the West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This match will be like a virtual quarter-final.

Whichever team wins this match between India and West Indies will advance to the semi-finals. With India’s victory over Zimbabwe, South Africa advanced to the semi-finals from Group 1. Zimbabwe is completely eliminated from the semi-final race.

…then net run rate will spoil the game
Now, fans are wondering what will happen if the match between India and West Indies is cancelled due to rain. It’s worth noting that if Sunday’s match is abandoned due to rain, both teams will receive one point each. In this scenario, India and West Indies will each have three points. However, India’s net run rate could be a factor here.

West Indies registered a massive 101-run win over Zimbabwe, giving them a net run rate of +1.791. India’s net run rate is currently -0.100, which is worse than West Indies’. In the event of a cancellation, West Indies’ superior net run rate will advance to the semifinals, while India will be eliminated from the tournament.