Sanju Samson struck an unbeaten 97 as India beat West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super 8 match to reach the T20 World Cup semifinals on Sunday. West Indies, batting first, posted 195 for four. Roston Chase scored 40, Shai Hope made 32, Jason Holder remained 37 not out, and Rovman Powell finished 34 not out. Jasprit Bumrah (2/36) was India’s most effective bowler, while Jason Holder (2/38) and Shamar Joseph (2/42) picked up two wickets each for West Indies. Brief scores: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)

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 17:27 UTC