US EditionIndia Reach T20 World Cup Semi-Finals with Five-Wicket Win over West Indies
India secured a semifinal spot by chasing 196 against West Indies in a winner-take-all Super 8 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with a 77% win probability, reports said.
- On March 1, 2026, India completed a successful run-chase at Eden Gardens to beat West Indies and win the final Super 8 match, with Samson finishing a 26-ball fifty with a four.
- As a winner-take-all Super 8 fixture, the match carried knockout stakes with teams level on points, and the India national T20 team arrived with strong momentum after thrashing Zimbabwe.
- During the powerplay, a missed run-out and a dropped catch let West Indies opener Roston Chase settle, and he was eventually dismissed for a 25-ball 40.
- The victory sets up a semi-final against England for the match winner, and the game drew huge interest with crowds likened to major US leagues NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB.
- Available worldwide on Willow, Fubo, JioHotStar, and Tamasha, the match reached a wide audience as the team rallied around Rinku Singh, who missed time to attend his father's last rites.
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'I Take Blame As Captain': Shai Hope After West Indies Exit From T20 World Cup 2026
Taking responsibility for the West Indies' elimination from the T20 World Cup, skipper Shai Hope said he should have batted faster at the top to post a more challenging target for India.
In a do-or-die match, Sanju Samson delivered a brilliant 97 off 50 balls to lead India to a historic victory against the West Indies. Struggling with poor form, Samson displayed composure under pressure and led the team to the semi-finals. He became emotional after the match and reflected on his arduous journey.
Take that: Mohammad Amir severely trolled after India storm into T20 World Cup semis
T20 World Cup, IND vs WI: Ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir was trolled after India secured their berth in the semifinals with a five-wicket win over the West Indies on Sunday, March 1 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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