Defying a single stumble, Team India under Suryakumar Yadav has qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals—their sixth—after a heroic five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Next up: England at Wankhede on March 5.
USA opener tested nerves: 77/6 became 161/9 via SKY’s 84 (49b), victory by 29 runs.
Blasting Namibia by 93 runs: 209/9 (Kishan 61/24b, Hardik 52/28b), Namibia 116 (Chakaravarthy 3wi, Axar 2wi).
Edging Pakistan: 175/7 (Kishan 77/40b with 10×4,3×6; SKY 32). Pakistan 114 against trio of 2-wicket hauls from Hardik, Bumrah, Chakaravarthy.
17-run edge over Netherlands: 193/6 (Dube 66/31b, SKY 34), Chakaravarthy 3/14 holds 176/7.
Super-8 reality check vs South Africa: They 187/7; India 111 ao (Dube 42, 4 ducks). New ball promise faded.
Explosive riposte vs Zimbabwe: Record 256/4 (Abhishek 55/30b, Hardik 50*/23b). Zimbabwe 184/6.
Quarterfinal-like vs West Indies: 195/4 held, Samson’s unbeaten 97/50 (12×4,4×6) seals historic chase in 19.2o—India’s biggest T20 WC pursuit.
Boasting three semi wins from five, India eyes the title. The journey underscores grit and star power.