Sanju Samson's 97 Guides India to T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinals with Five-Wicket Win

Sanju Samson played a pivotal unbeaten 97 off 50 balls to lead India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in a must-win Super 8 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, securing India's place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Chasing a challenging 196, Samson anchored the innings amid early wickets, breaking Virat Kohli's record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a T20 World Cup chase. India will face England in the semifinal at Wankhede Stadium on March 5.