IND vs WI Super 8 Highlights: India Storm Into Semifinals of T20 World Cup 2026. India defeated the West Indies by five wickets in a high-pressure Super 8 clash. The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1, 2026. The chase was completed with four balls remaining. West Indies posted 195 for 4 in 20 overs.
They scored at 9.75 runs per over. Roston Chase struck 40 off 25 balls. His strike rate was 160 in the middle overs. Shai Hope added 32 runs at the top. Shimron Hetmyer provided late acceleration in the death overs. The West Indies hit 14 fours and 11 sixes overall. Over 65 per cent of their runs came in boundaries.
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Jasprit Bumrah returned figures of 2 for 36 in four overs. He bowled at an economy of 9.00. India conceded 52 runs in the final five overs. Chasing 196, India needed 9.80 per over. They reached 50 inside the power play. Ishan Kishan scored 33 at a strike rate above 150. India were 92 for 2 at the halfway stage.
Sanju Samson’s exceptional chase
Sanju Samson played a match-defining knock. He smashed 97 off just 50 balls. His innings included 8 fours and 6 sixes. Samson batted at a strike rate of 194. He dominated the spinners in the middle overs. India required 54 runs from the last five overs. They scored 58 in that phase to seal victory.
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Jason Holder picked up 2 for 38 in four overs. The West Indies used six bowlers in total. India finished at 199 for 5 in 19.2 overs. Their overall run rate was 10.29. India has now won five of six matches. Their net run rate improved after this chase. This win confirmed India’s semifinal qualification. The West Indies were eliminated despite a strong batting display. India remain strong contender to defend their T20 World Cup crown.