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India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson came out 'immortalised' in 'god's plan' at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata with a superb 97 not-out to power India to a 5-wicket win over the West Indies on Sunday. The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage got a fitting end as India and Windies played an electrifying game to entertain the spectators in Kolkata.

With this win, India set up their semifinal against England, which is scheduled to be played on 5th March (Thursday). 

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Requested to bat first, the West Indies set a strong total of 195 for four, benefitting from the efforts of Roston Chase (40), Shai Hope (32), Jason Holder (37 not out), and Rovman Powell (34 not out). In response, Samson delivered a brilliant chase, striking 12 boundaries and four sixes in his dazzling 50-ball innings as India surpassed the target with four balls remaining.

He found solid support in Tilak Varma (27), Suryakumar Yadav (18) and Hardik Pandya (17), who ensured there were no late hiccups.

Jasprit Bumrah (2/36) was the pick of the Indian bowlers with two crucial wickets, while Jason Holder (2/38) and Shamar Joseph (2/42) also claimed two scalps for West Indies.

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Brief score:

West Indies: 195 for 4 in 20 overs (Roston Chase 40; Jasprit Bumrah 2/36).

India: 199 for 5 in 19.2 overs (Sanju Samson 97 not out; Jason Holder 2/38).

 

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