Kolkata: A big match will be played between India and West Indies in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. This is a 'do or die' match for both the teams, which is also being called a virtual quarter final. The team that wins will secure its place in the semi-finals and the losing team will be out of the tournament. Both the teams did not lose a single match in the group stage. But in the Super-8 round, both these teams had to face defeat from last time runner-up South Africa, while both won against Zimbabwe. In this way both the teams have 2-2 points. In terms of net run rate, West Indies (+1.791) is far ahead of India (-0.100). In such a situation, if Sunday's match is canceled due to rain, then on the basis of net run rate, India will be out and West Indies will reach the semi-finals.

Expect rain of runs

It is expected to rain runs in this match. This match is to be held on the same pitch where Scotland had scored 200 runs against Italy at the beginning of the tournament. It is expected that this pitch will also help the spinners. Both the teams have explosive batsmen, hence a big score can be seen.

Concern about bowlers

India's batting has not been able to do anything special in the tournament on most of the occasions. But while making changes in the team against Zimbabwe, the decision to field Sanju Samson in the opening worked. Therefore, there is every possibility that the team will field with the same batting order against West Indies also. But the performance of the bowlers is a matter of concern for Team India. World number 1 bowler Varun Chakraborty is proving to be very expensive. Now it remains to be seen whether he gets a chance in this match or Kuldeep is played in his place. Shivam Dubey had given away 46 runs in 2 overs against Zimbabwe, due to which the tension of the team has increased further.

On the other hand, the West Indies team has many explosive players like Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Rutherford and Rovman Powell. The outcome of the match will largely depend on how successful the Indian bowlers are in stopping them.

Match: 7 pm onwards

West Indies have not won against India in Kolkata since 1983

The West Indies team has not been able to win any international match against India at the Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata since 1983. India has won 9 matches played here (which includes 4 T20s), while 2 matches have been drawn.

South Africa vs Zimbabwe

New Delhi: The teams of South Africa and Zimbabwe will clash in the first match on Sunday. South Africa has already reached the semi-finals by winning both its matches, while Zimbabwe is out after losing both the matches. Therefore this match is just a formality.

Match: 3 pm onwards