Man of the Match Sanju Samson secured the triumph by hitting a boundary, as part of his undefeated 97 runs from 50 deliveries, leading India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies with four balls still remaining. This performance set up an ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final encounter against England.
Roston Chase led the scoring with 40 runs, as West Indies at one stage accumulated 102 runs for the loss of one wicket. India’s commendable achievement was attributable to Samson’s remarkable display – in only his third appearance of the competition – as they amassed their record-breaking total in the finals.
Rovman Powell scored 34 runs and Jason Holder contributed 37, with both cricketers remaining at the crease against the triumphant side, which clinched the second spot in Group 1, trailing only South Africa.
T20 World Cup: The Influence of Kohli and Sharma on Samson
“This signifies everything to me,” Samson stated, as reported by BBC Sport. “Ever since I commenced playing, this has been the moment I anticipated.”
“I have had a remarkable path and experienced moments of self-doubt, but I maintained my conviction. I have been participating in this format for an extended period, acquiring knowledge from legends like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.”
“It is crucial to pay attention. I never imagined I would achieve something of this nature. This is among the most memorable days of my existence.”
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Skipper Suryakumar Yadav stated his team merited a spot in the semi-finals owing to their consistent displays across the competition.
“Anticipations will perpetually exist,” Yadav further commented. “But it’s essential to understand your objectives on the pitch. I conveyed this identical message to the squad members.”
“Strain will be present, and anticipation will arise from numerous spectators attending the venue or viewing from their residences.”
“However, when such a match arises, one must demonstrate bravery, deliver your peak performance, exert maximum effort and opt for an assertive approach.”
“We were rather effective in implementing that [strategy against West Indies]. Without challenge, there is no enjoyment.”
India vs West Indies Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
What’s Next? India T20 Cricket World Cup Schedule
India are next scheduled for World Cup participation for their semi-final match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (13:30 GMT).
Presented below are their outcomes in the competition to date.
| Date | Stage | Opponents | Result | Margin |
| Feb 7 | Group Stage | USA | Won | 29 runs |
| Feb 12 | Group Stage | Namibia | Won | 8 wickets |
| Feb 15 | Group Stage | Pakistan | Won | 4 wickets |
| Feb 18 | Group Stage | Netherlands | Won | 72 runs |
| Feb 22 | Super 8 | South Africa | Lost | 76 runs |
| Feb 26 | Super 8 | Zimbabwe | Won | 72 runs |
| Mar 1 | Super 8 | West Indies | Won | 5 wickets |
India ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Team Roster
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Axar Patel (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh
West Indies ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Team Roster
Shai Hope (c & wk), Johnson Charles (wk), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd