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T20 World Cup 2026

ND VS WEST INDIES 2026

India defeated the West Indies by 5 wickets

Recent T20 World Cup Match Highlights

  • Match Result: India vs West Indies (Super 8s)
  • India secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory at the iconic Eden Gardens, chasing down their highest-ever target in T20 World Cup history.
  • Key Highlights
  • Samson’s Heroics: Sanju Samson played the knock of his life, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs. He hit the winning runs with a six and a four in the final over but narrowly missed out on a century.
  • The Chase: India struggled early at 41/2, losing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. However, a steady partnership between Samson and captain Suryakumar Yadav (42) kept India in the hunt.
  • West Indies Power: The Windies posted a formidable 195, largely thanks to a late-innings explosion from Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*), who added 70 runs in the final five overs.
  • Bowling Stars: Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, taking 2/36 on a batter-friendly track.
  • What’s Next?
  • With this win, India has qualified for the Semi-Finals, where they are scheduled to face England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026.
  • Later this year, in September-October 2026, the two teams are scheduled to meet again for a full bilateral series consisting of 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is in India

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