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Sanju Samson 97 runs vs West Indies: Sanju Samson led India to victory with a brilliant 97* off 50 balls. The team chased down a target of 196 against the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s in Kolkata on Sunday (March 1). With this win, India secured its place in the semi-finals, while the West Indies were eliminated.
Aggressive Start: Dominating the Windies Bowling Attack
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When India lost wickets quickly, Sanju Samson stood firm at the crease. He made it clear from the very first ball that he wasn't in the mood to stop today. Pace or spin, every ball was hitting the middle of his bat. His signature "inside-out" shot brought the entire stadium to a roar of "Sanju, Sanju!".
Sanju Samson 97* Off 50 Balls: A T20 World Cup Masterclass
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Chasing a target of 196, India lost Abhishek Sharma early for 10. Sanju Samson then steadied the innings with prudence and intent. Ishan Kishan played some attacking shots before being dismissed, while captain Suryakumar Yadav briefly partnered with Samson. Tilak Verma added 27 valuable runs to help India keep the required run rate under control.
Sanju Samson played a special innings and broke Virat Kohli's record for most runs scored by an Indian in a T20 World Cup run chase. Samson surpassed Kohli's previous record of 82* against Australia in Mohali in 2016 and 82* against Pakistan in Melbourne in the 2022 edition.
In his stellar innings, Sanju hit 4 sixes and 12 fours, scoring at a strike rate of 194.00. He was named Player of the Match for his impressive innings. Now the Indian team has qualified for the semi-finals and will now face England in Semi-Final 2 on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
- Hit 12 fours and 4 long sixes.
- His strike rate was 194.0, a dream for any finisher in T20 cricket.
Although he fell just 3 runs short of his 100, his innings gave India a 5-wicket win and a direct ticket to the Semi-Finals.
Watch Video: Highlights of Sanju Samson's 97
Also Read: India T20 World Cup Record (2007-2026), 6 Semi-Finals, 2 Titles
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