Kolkata, March 2, 2026 — India secured a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after defeating West Indies by five wickets in a high-pressure Super Eight encounter powered by a match-winning unbeaten innings from Sanju Samson.
Chasing a challenging target of 196 runs, India completed the pursuit with four balls to spare finishing at 199/5 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in what effectively became a knockout contest for a semi-final berth. 
Semi-Final Clash Confirmed
With the victory, India advanced to the tournament’s final four and will now face England in the semi-final in Mumbai while South Africa will meet New Zealand in the other last-four encounter. 
The win also marks India’s continued dominance in global T20 tournaments,reaching yet another World Cup semi-final and keeping their title defence alive.
Match Summary
•West Indies: 195/4 (20 overs)
•India: 199/5 (19.2 overs)
•Result: India won by 5 wickets
•Player of the Match: Sanju Samson