In the last Super 8 clash, India takes on West Indies with a semifinal berth hanging on the outcome. The match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, one of India’s iconic cricket venues, promising a thrilling atmosphere.

In the Super 8 stage both teams suffered defeats against South Africa. India lost to South Africa by 76 runs, while West Indies suffered a nine wicket defeat.

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The clash is a showdown between the tournament’s two most explosive six hitting teams. West Indies have smashed 66 sixes so far, while India follow closely with 63 in this World Cup.

Team News

Left handed lower order batter Rinku Singh joined the squad after attending his father’s last rites ceremony recently. However, he is unlikely to feature in the playing XI, as India may stick with the combination used against Zimbabwe.

India Probable XI:- Sanju Samson (wk) , Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadhav (c) , Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.

Brandon King, injured during the match against South Africa is now fit and available for selection. They may pick all available spinners as India lost 19 wickets to spin bowling in the tournament so far.

West Indies probable XI:- Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk) , Shimron Hetmyer , Rovman Powell , Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gusakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.

Pitch Report and Weather

The Pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be batting friendly, with a high scoring contest likely.

The average first innings score is 161, while the second innings average stands at 139.

Out of 18 matches played, teams batted first and second have won nine times each.

Weather is expected to be sunny and clear with no chance of rain for the day.

Time

Match will begin at 07:00 pm (IST).