Suryakumar Yadav-led India made headlines with a sensational 5-wicket triumph over West Indies, booking their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals via a record-shattering chase at Eden Gardens. The 196-run target – West Indies’ 195/4 – fell in 19.2 overs, marking India’s largest T20 WC pursuit and the event’s third-highest ever.
Chase (40) and Holder (37*) laid a solid platform for the Caribbeans. India stumbled early, losing Sharma (10), Kishan (10 off 6), Yadav (18), and Varma (27). Salvation came via Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 off 50 balls – 12 fours, 4 sixes – the pinnacle of Indian chasing knocks, overtaking Kohli’s 82* vs Pakistan.
A vital 50-run alliance with Pandya (17) steadied nerves. This surpassed the 2014 record of 173 against South Africa, after 12 long years. India’s sixth semi-final entry sets up a blockbuster against England on March 5.
The match highlighted Samson’s maturity and team’s never-say-die spirit. As celebrations echo, India stands poised for more history in the tournament.