India vs West Indies Weather Updates: Pitch conditions and forecast for Eden Gardens

The semifinal line-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup will be finalized after India face West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday in a virtual quarterfinal. England and New Zealand have already advanced from Group 1, while South Africa secured their spot from Group 2. A win will see India reach the last four to meet England next week.

India experienced their first setback of the tournament last Sunday, suffering a 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad, their heaviest T20 World Cup loss. After cruising unbeaten through Group A, the loss put India under pressure. The team responded with a strong win over Zimbabwe, while West Indies were also stunned by South Africa, giving India a clear path to the semifinals.

IND vs WI Eden Gardens pitch report

West Indies head coach Darren Sammy noted that the pitch appears dry, with a slight hint of green observed on the eve of the game. Traditionally batting-friendly, Eden Gardens has hosted several high-scoring contests this World Cup. All five matches played so far at the venue have been day fixtures, so the behaviour of the pitch under lights remains uncertain.


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India vs West Indies today weather updates of Kolkata

Despite a brief spell of rain earlier this week, Sunday’s forecast is favourable for cricket. AccuWeather predicts clear skies in the evening with about 17 percent cloud cover. Temperatures are expected around 27°C at toss time, dropping to 24°C as the night progresses. Humidity will rise from 46 percent to approximately 69 percent, while the probability of precipitation remains at zero.

India vs West Indies rain update: what happens if today’s match is abandoned

If the match were to be abandoned, both teams would share a point. West Indies would progress to the semifinals ahead of India due to a superior net run rate.

India hold a perfect four-from-four T20I record against West Indies in Kolkata. In World Cup history, they have lost three of four meetings against the Caribbean side, with the lone win coming in 2014 in Mirpur, when Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli led them to a seven-wicket victory. Overall, India lead the head-to-head 19-11 in 30 T20 encounters.