Sanju Samson Scores 89 as India Sets Record Partnership in T20 World Cup Semifinal

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Sanju Samson delivered a powerful innings of 89 runs off 42 balls, featuring eight fours and seven sixes. He reached his fifty in 26 balls, capitalizing on a dropped catch by England captain Harry Brook. Samson and Ishan Kishan set India's highest partnership in a T20 World Cup knockout with 97 runs. Samson's score equaled Virat Kohli's record for the highest Indian knockout score, helping India post a strong total against England.