In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India achieved the target of 196, defeating the West Indies by 5 wickets—a record chase in T20 World Cup history. This victory solidified the semifinal lineup.
India will face England in Mumbai on March 5, while South Africa meets New Zealand on March 4 in Kolkata. Sanju Samson's explosive 97* turned the match in India's favor, making him the match's standout player.
During the ICC T20 World Cup Super-8 clash, India earned a nail-biting victory over the West Indies, chasing the total in 19.2 overs and setting multiple records along the way.
Samson's Masterclass: Securing Victory Under Pressure
Sanju Samson, the hero of India's triumph, scored a masterful unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, balancing aggression and control perfectly. His persistence saw him awarded Player of the Match, with two crucial catches to his name as well.
India's Unbeaten Streak at Eden Gardens
India marked its fifth consecutive victory against West Indies at Kolkata, maintaining an unbeaten record at this venue—adding to the list of most wins by a team over an opponent at a single location without losing.
Historic Run Chase in World Cup History
This chase marked a significant milestone, with India surpassing their previous highest T20 World Cup chase of 173 against South Africa in Mirpur (2014) by reaching 196 runs.
Second-Highest Individual Score for India
Samson's 97* became the second-highest score in India's T20 World Cup history, behind Suresh Raina's 101 in 2010.
Semifinal Record Equaling Feat
With this win, India matched the record of reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals six times, alongside England and Pakistan.
Most Unbeaten T20I Wins at a Venue
6 Pakistan vs West Indies in Karachi 6 India vs Ireland in Malahide 5 Australia vs New Zealand in Auckland 5 New Zealand vs Zimbabwe in Harare 5 Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Lahore 5 Pakistan vs Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi 5 India vs West Indies in Kolkata *
Highest Individual Scores for India in T20 World Cup
101 Suresh Raina vs South Africa, Gros Islet 2010 97* Sanju Samson vs West Indies, Eden Gardens 2026 92 Rohit Sharma vs Australia, Gros Islet 2024 89* Virat Kohli vs West Indies, Wankhede 2016 84* Suryakumar Yadav vs South Africa, Wankhede 2026
Top Successful Chases in T20 World Cup
230 England vs South Africa, Wankhede 2016 206 South Africa vs West Indies, Wanderers 2007 196 India vs West Indies, Eden Gardens 2026 * 195 South Africa vs Canada, Dallas 2024 193 West Indies vs India, Wankhede 2016
Most Semifinal Appearances in T20 World Cup
6 Pakistan (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2022) 6 India (2007, 2014, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2026) 6 England (2010, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026)
Quick Match Summary
West Indies: 195/4 India: 199/5 (19.2 overs) India won by 5 wickets (4 balls remaining) Player of the Match: Sanju Samson (97*)
West Indies Pace Attack Left Reeling
Indian batsmen targeted full-length balls, especially excelling on these pitches: Full (less than 6 meters): 83 runs for 3 wickets | Run Rate: 11.06 Good Length (6-8 meters): 29 runs for no wickets | Run Rate: 7.25 Short (more than 8 meters): 17 runs for 1 wicket | Run Rate: 9.28 As soon as the ball was on a full length, Indian batsmen hit boundaries decisively.
