T20 World Cup 2026, India Beat West Indies by 5 Wickets in Super 8 Thriller
India stormed into the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a thrilling 5-wicket victory over West Indies in the 52nd Match of Super 8 (Group 1) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing a challenging target of 196, India produced a composed batting display to reach 199/5 in just 19.2 overs. Sanju Samson led the charge with a magnificent unbeaten 97, guiding the team home in a high-pressure encounter and sealing India’s place in the knockout stage.
West Indies posted a strong total with solid contributions from the middle order.
The final partnership between Powell and Holder added 76 runs in 35 balls, giving WI a big finish.
India conceded 45 runs in the powerplay but controlled the middle overs well.
India started aggressively and maintained a strong run rate throughout the chase.
Sanju played a captain’s knock and stayed till the end, finishing the match calmly.
India scored 53 runs in the powerplay and kept the required rate under control.
Despite early breakthroughs, WI bowlers could not stop Samson’s masterclass.
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