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Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 powers India to T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals over West Indies amid racist abuse row
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Opener Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) to steer India to a thrilling five-wicket win chasing 196 against West Indies in a Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on March 1, 2026. The victory clinched India's semi-final spot versus England on March 5 in Mumbai, but was overshadowed by a racist social media post targeting the Kerala batter, drawing condemnation from Kerala Congress.
India will face West Indies in the final Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. This virtual knockout sees West Indies feeling at home after playing two prior fixtures there and recalling their 2016 final victory over England at the same venue. Both teams remain unbeaten in the group stage but suffered defeats against South Africa recently.
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India will face West Indies in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup on March 1 in Kolkata. In the 2016 semifinal, West Indies eliminated India with a thrilling victory. This time, India has the opportunity to turn the tables on their opponents.