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Ganguly's T20 WC Verdict: India vs West Indies Clash is a 50-50 Affair

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has termed the upcoming India vs West Indies T20 World Cup Super 8 clash a great game where either team can win, highlighting its importance as a virtual knockout. The match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens will decide which team joins South Africa from Group 1 to face England in the semifinals. While Ganguly remained neutral, former cricketer Ashok Dinda asserted that India has the upper hand and predicted a clean sweep, calling Eden Gardens a lucky ground for the team. The high-stakes encounter is set for March 1 at the iconic venue.

Key Points: Sourav Ganguly on India vs West Indies T20 WC: "Either Can Win"

  • Virtual knockout match at Eden Gardens
  • Winner secures semifinal spot vs England
  • Ganguly calls it a 50-50 contest
  • Dinda predicts clean sweep for India
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"Both are good teams, either can win": Sourav Ganguly ahead of India vs West Indies T20 WC Super 8 clash

Former captain Sourav Ganguly calls the IND vs WI Super 8 match a virtual knockout where either team can win, while Ashok Dinda backs India for a clean sweep.

"Both are good teams, either can win. - Sourav Ganguly"

Kolkata, February 28

Former Indian skipper and Bengal Cricket Association president Sourav Ganguly believes that the India vs West Indies fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be a great game, given the good ground and facilities at Eden Gardens.

He feels either team can win, emphasising the importance of this match as it is a virtual knockout match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1 between the two heavyweights.

Team India will be facing West Indies in a must-win encounter at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens venue on Sunday. South Africa has already made it to the semifinals by winning both of their Super Eight clashes so far and will be playing their third against Zimbabwe tomorrow.

The winner of the IND-WI clash will get the second spot in the semifinals from Group 1, to play against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

"It will be a good match. Its is a good ground, good facilities are there. It will be a good game. Both are good teams, either can win. This is a very important match, all World Cup matches are important," Ganguly told the reporters.

Former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda feels India has the upper hand over the West Indies heading into the match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. He believes Eden Gardens is a lucky ground for India and predicts a clean sweep for them.

"This is a knockout or do-or-die match in Eden Gardens, a lucky ground for India... It will be a clean sweep for. The way the West Indies played with South Africa, it does not seem it will be able to give a tough competition to India," Ashok Dinda told ANI.

Squads: India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan watching from the UK, this is the match of the Super 8s! West Indies' power-hitting vs India's all-round strength. Eden Gardens is the perfect stage. May the best team win!
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Ananya R
I agree with Ashok Dinda. Eden has been lucky for us, and the Windies looked shaky against SA. Our middle order needs to fire, though. SKY and Hardik, please don't leave it too late! 🙏
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think Ganguly's comment is a bit too safe. As a former captain, he could show more faith in the current team. We are playing at home, in form, and should be clear favourites. No need for "either can win" talk now.
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Karthik V
The pressure is immense. Virtual quarter-final at Eden! Hope the Kolkata crowd gets behind the team like they always do. My worry is our opening pair. Need a solid start, yaar.
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James A
Can't underestimate the West Indies. On their day, Powell, Hetmyer, and Holder can take any attack apart. India's spinners in the middle overs will be the key battle. Fascinating contest ahead.

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