India vs West Indies – After Match Report | T20 World Cup 2026
India clinched a thrilling 5-wicket win over West Indies in the 52nd match of the Super 8 Group 1, successfully chasing a big target and booking their semifinal spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
📍 Match Details
Match: India vs West Indies — 52nd Match, Super 8 Group 1
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Result: India won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Sanju Samson
🏏 West Indies Innings
West Indies batted first and posted a competitive total of 195/4 in 20 overs.
• Shai Hope contributed with 32 runs.
• Roston Chase scored 40, and Shimron Hetmyer played a quick 27.
• Rovman Powell (34) and Jason Holder (37*) added valuable runs in the lower order.
Bowling for India, Jasprit Bumrah picked up crucial wickets, and the Indian attack managed to keep the scoring in check despite the big total.
🏃♂️ India Chase
India chased the target comfortably in the 19.2nd over, finishing on 199/5.
- Sanju Samson was the star, scoring an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls with 12 fours and 4 sixes.
• Tilak Varma scored 27, adding momentum in the middle overs.
• Contributions came from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, helping build partnerships.
Samson’s knock was the backbone of the Indian chase, steering India through pressure and finishing the game with authority.
🌟 Key Performances
India
- ⭐ Sanju Samson: 97* (Player of the Match) – Anchored the chase and guided India home.
- Tilak Varma: Crucial middle-over contribution keeping the momentum.
West Indies
- Jason Holder & Rovman Powell: Provided the late burst to set a big target.
- Shimron Hetmyer: Dangerous hitting early in innings.
🔑 Turning Point
After losing a couple of early wickets in the chase, Samson’s composure and acceleration steadied the innings and shifted momentum towards India. From 99/3 in 10.2 overs, the chase was methodically built through smart partnerships and controlled aggression.
📌 Match Summary
India’s win was a high-pressure successful chase of 196 that showcased depth in batting and bowling balance. Samson’s heroics not only helped India qualify for the semifinals against England but also delivered one of the best individual batting performances of the tournament.