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Following their historic ICC Women's Cricket World Cup victory earlier this year, a complete performance from India saw them start their T20 World Cup preparations on a high after posting 179/8 before bowling out West Indies for 153/8.
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Former India captain and current Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has strongly backed Sanju Samson to become a regular feature in India’s white-ball teams.
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• Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 delivered India a high-pressure chase and semi-final qualification. • Eden Gardens data contradicts pitch bias claims, reinforcing tournament-wide batting trends. • India’s successful 190+ chase boosts confidence ahead of the semi-final against England.
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Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 delivered India’s highest T20 World Cup chase performance under knockout pressure. Suryakumar Yadav’s on-field salute symbolised dressing-room trust and leadership backing. Gautam Gambhir’s embrace underscored Samson’s redemption after being dropped earlier.
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• Mohammad Amir’s prediction resurfaced instantly after India sealed semifinal qualification. • Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powered India to a historic chase at Eden Gardens. • The victory marked redemption against West Indies and showcased India’s knockout temperament.
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India will face England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, starting 7:00 PM IST. India qualified after defeating West Indies in a crucial Super 8 match, finishing second in their group. The winner will advance to the March 8 final in Ahmedabad to face South Africa or New Zealand. The high-stakes knockout revives a growing India–England rivalry and promises a batting-friendly contest under Mumbai lights. With strong form, match-winning depth, and favourable conditions, India stands one victory away from another ICC final appearance.
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Praising Sanju Samson's resilience and perseverance after his match-winning knock, India captain Suryakumar Yadav underlined the significance of patience and preparation behind the scenes.
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Following his match-winning performance, a raw, emotional and heart-warming reaction from Sanju Samson has gone viral. During the post-match presentation, Samson opened up about what the innings meant to him in a touching interview that has resonated deeply.
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Chasing a challenging 196 in a high-stakes contest, Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 anchored India’s chase and ensured they crossed the finish line with four balls to spare, setting up a T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final meeting with England.
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Sanju Samson delivered a masterclass innings to surpass Virat Kohli and etch his name into the record books, propelling India to a thrilling five-wicket victory over the West Indies and securing their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens.
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The Super 8 contest between India and the West Indies will be a virtual quarter-final, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals and the loser bowing out of the tournament.
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India face West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage. With a semifinal spot at stake, India are expected to retain an unchanged playing XI, keeping Tilak Varma ahead of Rinku Singh for balance and left-hand variety. Conditions in Kolkata could favor chasing due to dew, placing emphasis on spin control and death overs execution. Jasprit Bumrah’s finishing overs and Axar Patel’s middle-phase containment will be crucial against West Indies’ explosive hitters. The winner advances to face England, while a washout would eliminate India on net run rate.
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India vs West Indies Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson produced the innings of his life under pressure as India sealed a semi-final berth of T20 World Cup 2026 with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their virtual quarter-final Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
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India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes hinge on the crucial Super 8 clash against West Indies at Eden Gardens. If the match produces a result, the winner advances. However, a washout would send West Indies through due to their superior Net Run Rate, eliminating India. Weather forecasts predict clear skies, reducing the risk of rain disruption, though evening dew may influence tactics. With South Africa already qualified, this fixture acts as a virtual knockout. India must secure a victory to progress, making this one of the tournament’s most decisive encounters with qualification, strategy, and pressure all converging in Kolkata.
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The stage is set for a massive showdown at Eden Gardens in Kolkata this Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about the weather and the high stakes for the India vs West Indies Super 8 clash.
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With South Africa already qualified from Group 1, the second semi-final spot from the group has become a straight fight between India and the West Indies. The equation is simple: the winner of the India vs West Indies clash will advance to the semi-finals.
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Mohammed Siraj claims 10 wickets in 2-match India vs West Indies Test series, earning Impact Player of the Match. India secures a commanding 2-0 whitewash over West Indies, with standout performances from Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Ravindra Jadeja. Siraj’s timely breakthroughs at Arun Jaitley Stadium turn the tide, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable match-winner in Test cricket.
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Gautam Gambhir has urged for pitches to be made which offer assistance to fast bowlers and carry through to the keeper, especially with India boasting a quality pace attack.
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Shubman Gill was appointed as India's Test captain in May 2025 after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the format. He was named ODI captain earlier this month, replacing Rohit ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
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Resuming at the overnight score of 63/1, India scored the remaining 58 runs to chase the 121-run target in 35.2 overs to win the second Test against West Indies in Delhi and break multiple records.
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Washington Sundar acknowledged the resistance from West Indies batters John Campbell and Shai Hope, who smashed centuries while sharing a superb 177-run stand.
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Set a modest target of 121, India closed day four’s play at 63/1 in 18 overs, with unbeaten pair of B Sai Sudharsan and KL Rahul taking them to safety at stumps after the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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