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T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis

March 1, 2026

Sanju Samson's outstanding performance led India to a five-wicket victory over the West Indies, securing their place in the semifinals of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Scoring an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, Samson played a pivotal role in chasing down a target of 196 runs at Eden Gardens, showcasing his skill with a strike rate of 194.

T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis

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Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 runs off 50 balls.
India chased down West Indies' target of 196, finishing with 199 for 5.
The victory secured India's spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Samson's performance included 4 sixes and 12 fours.
Tilak Varma contributed significantly with 27 runs off 15 balls.

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T20 World Cup: Samson delivers at the crunch as India storms into semis

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