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India vs West Indies T20 WC Do-or-Die: BCCI Secretary Draws J&K Inspiration

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has urged the Indian cricket team to take inspiration from Jammu & Kashmir's historic maiden Ranji Trophy title win ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup Super 8s match against the West Indies. He emphasized that J&K's victory over a formidable Karnataka team proves anything is possible in cricket. The match in Kolkata is a do-or-die encounter where the winner will advance to the semifinal alongside South Africa. Both India and the West Indies enter the contest with two points from their previous Super 8s matches.

Key Points: India vs West Indies T20 WC Super 8s: Crucial Match Preview

  • India faces do-or-die Super 8s match vs West Indies
  • BCCI Secretary cites J&K's Ranji Trophy win as inspiration
  • Winner advances to semifinal with South Africa
  • India coming off dominant win against Zimbabwe
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T20 WC: Tomorrow is an important match, our players will do their best, says BCCI secretary Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia urges Indian cricket team to draw inspiration from J&K's Ranji Trophy win ahead of crucial T20 World Cup match vs West Indies.

"Tomorrow is a big day for the country... all our players will do their best so that the country will be proud - Devajit Saikia"

Hubballi, Feb 28

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia has told the Indian cricket team to take inspiration from the Jammu & Kashmir team, who have clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title, as Suryakumar Yadav's team gears up for their last T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against the two time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

J&K scripted history at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday by clinching the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 title based on a massive first-innings lead against eight-time champions Karnataka. Saikia feels that India can also win their do-or-die match against the West Indies and make the country proud, just as J&K believed in themselves and beat mighty Karnataka.

"Tomorrow is a big day for the country. Today, J&K beat Karnataka, a formidable and big team, at their home ground. They have given the message that anything is possible in cricket. Tomorrow in Kolkata, it's like a semifinal, a do-or-die match for India. So all our players will do their best so that the country will be proud of their performance," Saikia told IANS.

The semifinal equation is straightforward for both India and the West Indies. The winner of the encounter will advance to the next round, along with South Africa, who have already confirmed their spot from Group A.

India are coming into the contest by registering a dominant 72-run win against Zimbabwe in their second Super 8s match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. They lost the first clash against South Africa and have two points from two matches.

While the West Indies will walk into the contest having suffered a nine-wicket defeat against the T20 World Cup 2024 runner-ups, South Africa, in their second Super 8s match played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Shai Hope's team registered a big win in their first Super 8s match vs Zimbabwe. The Caribbean side also has two points in two matches.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, the Eden Gardens atmosphere will be electric! But honestly, I wish the BCCI secretary focused more on our team's specific strategy against West Indies' power hitters, rather than just motivational talks. The comparison is nice, but we need tactical clarity.
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Rohit P
Absolutely! J&K's story is the perfect inspiration. From being underdogs to champions. Our team has the talent, they just need to execute. Bowling in the death overs will be key. Come on India! 💙
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Ananya R
Feeling so nervous and excited! The whole country will be watching. Hope Surya and the boys play their natural game. We believe in you! 🤞
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Michael C
The Ranji Trophy final was a brilliant match. If that fighting spirit translates to the national team, we're in for a treat. West Indies are strong, but so are we. May the best team win.
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Kavya N
Win or lose, we are proud of our team. But please, no silly mistakes in the field! Fielding has cost us before. All the best, boys! Bring the cup home!

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