Eden Gardens witnessed magic as India edged West Indies by five wickets to storm into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 stole the show, igniting praise from Sourav Ganguly while prompting a stark warning for the England semi.
The BCCI legend was all smiles, branding Samson a white-ball wizard who merits unwavering backing. In reflections on the thriller—packing quarterfinal punch—Ganguly marveled at how Samson, once anchored, wreaked havoc, perfectly syncing his approach to the game’s demands for a team-clinching effort.
From measured accumulation to blistering assault, Samson’s mastery dismantled West Indies’ attack, underscoring his growing stature in Indian cricket’s explosive core.
Ganguly quickly pivoted to realities: the March 5 Wankhede semi against England demands peak alertness. ‘A cut above West Indies, they pose real danger,’ he stressed. India leads head-to-head 17-12 in T20s, with 2024’s semi-final rout (68 runs) as glory and 2022’s 10-wicket drubbing as caution.
This trilogy of semis amplifies the drama. Dada’s bold call: India prevails, channeling today’s grit. With Samson in form, Suryakumar Yadav’s team eyes glory, but only if they heed the advice and rise to the occasion in Mumbai.