Sanju scripts win

Sanju Samson powered India into the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-finals with a spectacular, unbeaten 97 off 50 balls against the West Indies in a high-stakes Super Eights match at Eden Gardens. His blistering knock, featuring 12 fours and four sixes, chased down 196 with four balls to spare. 

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• Record-Breaking Performance: Samson's 97* is the highest individual score by an Indian in a successful T20 World Cup run chase, surpassing Virat Kohli.
• Crucial Scenario: With India at 41/2, Samson stabilized the innings before accelerating to secure the win, guiding India to their highest successful T20 World Cup chase.
• Knockout Impact: This victory knocked out the West Indies and ensured India's spot in the semi-finals against England.
• Emotional Significance: An emotional Samson described the performance as "one of the greatest days of my life"