India vs West Indies, ICC T20 World Cup Semi-final: Match Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report

Having fought their way into the semi-finals after a gruelling Super 10 stage, India will take on West Indies in a bid to make it to the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2016. Both teams have had highly contrasting campaigns so far and it promises to be a nail-biting contest between them come Thursday.

The match will be played at the colossal Wankhede Stadium, where India had registered their last World Cup triumph in 2011. Here's a look at what can be expected from the power-packed semi-final between Indian and West Indies:

India vs West Indies: Wankhede Stadium Mumbai, Weather Conditions

The good news is that the weather, in all likelihood, will not be playing spoilsport in the match. The forecast for Mumbai on Thursday predicts clear skies and there is no chance of rain whatsoever, so we can expect a full game.

Mumbai Pitch Report

The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium has been a belter so far in the tournament. Going by that, we may see another high-scoring encounter in the 2nd semi-final too. However, the curator at the stadium, Ramesh Mhamunkar, has hinted at a slight change in the nature of the track for the India-West Indies match.

Mhamunkar claims that it will be a sporting wicket, which will have something for everyone. It will also be a little bouncier than what we have seen thus far.

India vs West Indies, Match Prediction

West Indies may have made it to the semi-finals with some commanding performances, but they lost their final match of the Super 10 stage to minnows Afghanistan. On the other hand, India recovered from a shocking loss to New Zealand in their opening game to reach the semis, courtesy of 3 consecutive wins.

The Indians certainly hold the edge going into the game considering the way they have handled pressure so far in the tournament. But the West Indies have been on a roll of late and will pose a major threat to India's chances of reaching another T20 World Cup final.