Samson 97 * powers India to T20IWC semis after beating ominous West Indies

 


This is how a comeback is scripted. Days ago, it seemed Sanju Samson might spend the World Cup on the bench. Instead, he powered India into the semifinals with a superb unbeaten 97, guiding a five-wicket win over West Indies at Eden Gardens. India will now face England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, though concerns over spin bowling, fielding lapses and Abhishek Sharma’s form remain.

West Indies posted 195/4 after Suryakumar Yadav chose to bowl. Roston Chase and Shai Hope added 68 for the first wicket, with India missing chances in the field. Late hitting from Rovman Powell (34*)and Jason Holder (37*) lifted the total beyond 190. Heytmer (27) & Rutherford (14) were dismissed in time before they could create further damage .Bumrah took 2 wickets. 

India’s chase began nervously. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan fell early, and Suryakumar could not convert his start. But Samson looked in complete control, reaching his fifty in 26 balls and keeping the required rate in check. Tilak Varma’s quick 27 provided support before Samson took full charge in the closing overs.

Needing 60 off the last six overs, India stayed calm. Samson’s calculated, authoritative strokeplay ensured there were no hiccups. He finished unbeaten on 97 off 50 balls, striking 12 fours and four sixes, sealing victory with a six and a four in the final over.

In the process, he broke Virat Kohli’s record for the highest score by an Indian in a T20 World Cup run chase. Falling three short of a century did not matter — the knock was match-winning and timely. As the dressing room celebrated, Samson quietly knelt in gratitude. India were through to the semifinals, and he had delivered when it mattered most.

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