India vs West Indies, Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE: Weather updates from Kolkata in India's must-win game

A win guarantees India a semifinal spot against England, while a loss or washout means elimination. Fortunately, the weather forecast is promising, with a 0% chance of rain, ensuring a dry match day.

India must win this game to enter the semis. Image | BCCI on X

Kolkata: The anticipation at Eden Gardens has reached the peak as India and the West Indies get ready for what is effectively a "virtual quarterfinal" in the T20 World Cup 2026. For Suryakumar Yadav’s Men in Blue, the equation is stark: a win secures a semifinal spot against England, while a loss, or even a washout, would see them exit the tournament on home soil. Since the rain is set to play a big role in this fixture or result, we bring you the LIVE updates of the weather from the venue itself.

Bright skies over the City of Joy

The most critical update for fans and players alike is the weather forecast, which remains overwhelmingly positive.

Unlike the rain-threatened matches in Sri Lanka, which saw Pakistan crash out earlier this week, Kolkata is expected to remain dry during this India vs West Indies fixture.

Local meteorological reports and AccuWeather suggest a 0% chance of precipitation throughout the day and evening.

The maximum temperature earlier this afternoon touched 34°C but as we approach the 7:00 PM IST start time, it is expected to dip to a more comfortable 27°C, eventually settling at 24°C by the close of play.

As we report this from outside the ground, nearly 30,000 people have already queued up to enter the stadium, and we can expect about 65,000 people cheering for India at this iconic venue.

Read also: Tilak and Abhishek bat long, Bumrah shines his yorker game: Here's what happened in India's practice ahead of the West Indies clash.

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