India Vs West Indies: Samson steers India into semifinal after nervy win

In a tense Super Eights clash, india vs west indies ended with India beating the West Indies by five wickets as Sanju Samson led India into the T20 World Cup semifinals in Kolkata. This page is now closed; a summary of the cricket match follows and a full report is available.

India Vs West Indies match recap

India recorded a nervy victory over the West Indies in Kolkata, winning by five wickets in the Super Eights. The match is described as tense, and the result sent India through to the T20 World Cup semifinals. Sanju Samson played the decisive role in steering India to that semifinal place.

Samson and Suryakumar comments

Samson was credited with leading India into a semifinal berth. India captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke after the match and said it was a great feeling, noting that everyone had called it a do-or-die match and praising the team’s character. He added that "good things happen to good people who wait, and who have a lot of patience, " and said that Sanju Samson "has put the hard work behind the doors" and had "got the fruit for it at the perfect stage. " Yadav said the way Samson batted took the side to victory and that he felt everyone had bowled the plans.

Chase details and Eden Gardens conditions

Yadav also reflected on the target and conditions, saying the team had known that 200 was a good score to chase at Eden Gardens given the dew and the way the ball comes onto the bat. The 200 figure and the reference to Eden Gardens were singled out as central to India’s planning for the run chase.

Semifinal schedule and opponents

Samson’s efforts mean India will take on England in Mumbai on March 5 in the first semifinal. Coverage will resume with that first semifinal on Wednesday. Separately, New Zealand will take on an unbeaten South Africa in Kolkata for a chance at the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. Build-up for that match gets under way at 10: 30 GMT, with live commentary scheduled to begin at 13: 30 GMT. The 2026 semi-finals were noted as locked on March 1, 2026.