Sanju Samson's 97 Guides India to T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinals Against West Indies

Sanju Samson played a career-best unbeaten 97 off 50 balls to lead India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Eden Gardens. Chasing a record 196, India overcame early setbacks with Samson anchoring the innings alongside key partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Samson's knock set a new Indian record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup chase, securing India's semifinal spot against England at Wankhede Stadium.