Sanju Samson's Match-Winning Knock Secures India’s T20 World Cup Semifinal Spot

Sanju Samson delivered a match-winning unbeaten 97 off 50 balls against the West Indies in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, securing India's place in the semifinals. Despite earlier struggles and being initially overlooked in the playing XI, Samson received praise from former players like Dinesh Karthik and Michael Clarke for his talent and resilience. Rohit Sharma also encouraged him after he was dropped for the USA match, highlighting Samson's growing recognition.