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Samson Guides India to T20 World Cup Semis in Nervy Win over West Indies
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 led India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in a must-win match, securing the last T20 World Cup semi-final spot.
- On Sunday, India men's cricket team beat West Indies cricket team by five wickets in a must-win clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, clinching a T20 World Cup semi-finals spot.
- West Indies relied on a late 76-run stand between Jason Holder and Rovman Powell and a 68-run opening partnership for early momentum.
- With 97 not out, Sanju Samson, India batter, scored 12 fours and four sixes, reaching a 50 in 26 balls and sealing the win at 199/5 in 19.2 overs.
- An emotional celebration at Eden Gardens saw Samson sink to his knees, remove his helmet and look up in prayer after the tense win, described as career-defining.
- India will now face England cricket team in the semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, March 5.
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