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Samson's 97 Secures India's Semifinal Spot in T20 World Cup

3/2/2026

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Summary

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Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to a five-wicket win over West Indies, clinching a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
Chasing 196 at Eden Gardens, Samson's 97 included 12 fours and four sixes to anchor the chase.
He broke Virat Kohli's record for India's highest score in a T20 World Cup chase.
India finished 199/5 in 19.2 overs and will face England in a March 5 semifinal in Mumbai.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 ICC World Twenty20 final, held on April 6 in Dhaka, saw Sri Lanka defeat India by six wickets, securing their first title after two previous runner-up finishes. This victory marked a significant moment in cricket, as Kumar Sangakkara played his last match, leading to a celebratory welcome in Colombo. The match attracted over 1.5 million viewers, reflecting cricket's growing popularity in the region.

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Story summary

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to a five-wicket win over West Indies, clinching a semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
Chasing 196 at Eden Gardens, Samson's 97 included 12 fours and four sixes to anchor the chase.
He broke Virat Kohli's record for India's highest score in a T20 World Cup chase.
India finished 199/5 in 19.2 overs and will face England in a March 5 semifinal in Mumbai.

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