Kolkata, Feb. 28 -- The upcoming knockout contest between India and West Indies at Eden Gardens is set to be a high-pressure battle, with the winner securing a coveted semifinal berth in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

In this do-or-die encounter, both teams will be aware that skill alone will not decide the result; temperament, game awareness, and execution under pressure will play an equally important role. As is often the case in World Cup knockout cricket, the match will likely be decided by which side handles critical moments better rather than which side plays the more aggressive brand of cricket.

India enter this contest with strong confidence after their dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the previous match. The performance has h...