Not since the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka has India faced such a knockout match in an ICC tournament at Eden Gardens. Roston Chase could be West Indies’ best bet as he has the ability to take the ball away from the left-handers and India have plenty in their line-up. This will also be a contest of two of the most powerful six-hitting teams in the tournament — India have smashed 63 to the West Indies’ 66. Also Read Varun Chakravarthy eyes turnaround in crucial T20 World Cup Eden clash“We feel the West Indies play a risk-reward game of high proportion. “...Let me tell you, all my soldiers are ready to take down Goliath tomorrow,” West Indies coach Daren Sammy said.

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 03:33 UTC