Their first meeting came in 2009 in England, where India failed to post a challenging total and West Indies chased it comfortably. The trend continued in 2010 in the Caribbean, as the hosts once again outplayed India with a strong all-round performance.

India finally turned the tables in the 2014 edition. A disciplined bowling effort restricted West Indies to a modest score, and the Indian batters completed the chase calmly. That victory proved crucial as India progressed to the final.

The 2016 semi-final remains one of the most talked-about encounters. India set an imposing target, but West Indies produced a stunning chase to knock them out before going on to lift the trophy.

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 tournament, South Africa have already secured a semi-final spot from the group, leaving India and West Indies fighting for the remaining berth. India must secure a win to stay alive in the race.

While past records favour West Indies, India’s current form and squad balance offer hope of settling old scores in what promises to be another high-stakes contest.

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