IND vs WI, T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson special powers India to semifinals

IND vs WI Live Score, T20 World Cup: India have new hero in Sanju Samson, who chose the virtual quarterfinal as the occasion to answer his critics and power India to the T20 World Cup semifinals with an unbeaten 97-run knock off just 50 balls. Thanks to his knock, India chased down the 196-run target with four balls to spare. India will take on England in the 2nd semifinal in Mumbai on Thursday. South Africa will face New Zealand in the 1st semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Shai Hope to break the 68-run opening stand. West Indies scored 45/0 in the powerplay after India missed two opportunities. Post that Jasprit Bumrah managed to remove Hetmyer for 27. In the end, Powell and Holder add 76, to take West Indies to 195.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the crucial toss and opted to bowl first. Team India retained the same XI that beat Zimbabwe. West Indies brought back Akeal Hosein for Brandon King. A loss would mean the end to India’s T20 World Cup campaign, despite dominating the T20I landscape for nearly four years.

Highest successful run-chase at Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Match Details

Match: India vs West Indies, 52nd Match, Super 8 Group 1
Date: March 1, 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Format: T20 International
Start Time: 7:00 PM IST (toss at 6:30 PM IST)
Toss: India opted to bowl
West Indies innings: 195/4
Captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India), Shai Hope (West Indies)

IND vs WI Playing XIs

India Playing XI

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

West Indies Playing XI

Shai Hope(w/c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

IND vs WI Live Streaming Details

In India: Broadcast on the Star Sports network (linear TV). Live streaming available on JioHotstar.
In Caribbean islands: Available on ESPN (TV broadcast), with streaming on the Disney+ app in Latin America and Caribbean regions

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IND vs WI Live: It means the world to me - Sanju Samson

01/03/2026 23:01

"It means the whole world actually to me. I think right from the day I started playing, started dreaming to play for the country, I think this is the day I was waiting for. And I’m very grateful, very thankful. And I’ve always had a very special journey with lots of ups and downs, but I’ve kept on doubting myself, kept on thinking, what if, what if, can I make it, can I make it? But I kept on believing and thanks to the Lord Almighty for actually blessing me today. So I’m very happy.. I have been playing this format for a very long time. I was learing from the dugout watching the likes of Virat and greats from the game. I wanted to build a partnership. I never felt that I will do something special like this. One of the greatest days of my life. They do bring a lot of support and energy. I just watched the ball and trusted myself to play the shots."

IND vs WI Live Score: Sanju Samson powers India to semis

01/03/2026 22:49

India are in the semifinals. India have always found a hero and today, it was Sanju Samson. Not many expected him to carry his bat, considering his reputation for throwing away wickets. But today, he played a flawless knock of unbeaten 97 off 50 balls as India beat West Indies by 5 wickets. He finished things off with a six and a four. India will take on England in Mumbai in the 2nd semifinal on Thursday.

IND vs WI Live Score: India need 7 off 6

01/03/2026 22:45

Shivam Dube hit a six on the first ball and followed it up with a four to take the pressure off after Hardik Pandya's wicket. India need 7 off last over.

IND vs WI Live Score: Hardik Pandya departs!

01/03/2026 22:42

India have lost a crucial wicket with Hardik Pandya miscuing a low full toss by Shamar Joseph. India 179/5 with 17 still needed off 10.

IND vs WI Live Score: India need 17 off 12

01/03/2026 22:39

It's India's match now as they need 17 off the last two overs. Both Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson are playing cautiously, not taking risks and playing loose shots.

IND vs WI Live Score: Hardik survives

01/03/2026 22:30

India dropped three catches and the West Indies have now dropped two. Jason Holder dropped an easy chance after Hardik tried to smash a slower delivery by Romario Shepherd. Poor effort from Holder. India need 25 off 18.

IND vs WI Live Score: Hardik joins in

01/03/2026 22:27

India need 36 off 24. Hardik Pandya has joined Sanju Samson in the middle. India need to go at 10 runs an over with Shivam Dube and Axar Patel still to come.

IND vs WI Live Score: Tilak Varma falls

01/03/2026 22:22

Whataver the message was, it did not work out. Tilak Varma was on the assault mode but that high-risk approach cost India a wicket. Tilak tried to clear the circle as he lofted a Jason Holder delivery but did not get enough elevation and Shimron Hetmyer took a fine catch. India 141/4 with 55 runs still needed of 32 balls.

IND vs WI Live Score: Word of advice from captain

01/03/2026 22:22

Captain Suuryakumar Yadav came to the field during the drinks break to have a chat with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma. Should Tilak take the lead role with Sanju holding on to the other end? What would have been the message?

IND vs WI Live Score: Tilak Varma takes charge

01/03/2026 22:08

An excellent over for India to erase the deficit of the last three overs. Tilak Varma takes on Shamar Joseph for three boundaries as India score 17 runs off it. India need 75 more off 42 balls.

IND vs WI Live Score: Scoring rate dips

01/03/2026 22:03

Tilak Varma joins Sanju Samson after Suryakumar Yadav fell. But with that, both are rebuilding the innings again as the scoring rate has dipped with just 13 runs coming in the last three overs. The required run rate now 11.50.

IND vs WI Live Score: Shamar removes SKY

01/03/2026 21:55

West Indies have a breakthrough and it's the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav who departs after trying to hit Shamar Joseph. India 99/3.

IND vs WI Live Score: Maiden T20 WC 50 for Sanju Samson

01/03/2026 21:52

Sanju Samson gets to his maiden T20 World Cup half-century off 26 deliveries. This is his first 50+ score in 12 innings and it has come at a crucial time. India score 98/2 in 10 overs with 98 still to get off the last 60 balls.

IND vs WI Live Score: Suryakumar gets a lifeline

01/03/2026 21:52

Suryakumar Yadav will breathe a sigh of relief. He hit it straight to Gudakesh Motie. But the spinner could not hold on to it on his follow-through. It was a straightforward catch.

IND vs WI Live Score: 50-run stand for Sanju-SKY

01/03/2026 21:48

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav have brought up a fifty-run stand off 27 balls. Sanju has been the aggressor as he has moved to 40s.

IND vs WI Live Score: Sanju-SKY shoulder on

01/03/2026 21:43

Both Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav have to take responsibility and add a good partnership. At the moment, they are going well. But Sanju has the habit of getting dismissed from out of nowhere.

IND vs WI Live Score: India 53/2 in powerplay

01/03/2026 21:31

India end the powerplay with 53/2, slightly ahead of the West Indies in terms of runs but have lost two crucial wickets. Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav are on the crease.

IND vs WI Live Score: Ishan Kishan departs

01/03/2026 21:23

India will be under pressure. India lose their second left-hander as Jason Holder removes Ishan Kishan. The Jharkhand man was on a mission to take advantage of the powerplay but was too excited and as he tried to take on Holder on the leg side, he gave away a catch at the deep square leg. India 41/2.

IND vs WI Live Score: Ishan Kishan joins Samson

01/03/2026 21:20

Ishan Kishan has a big role to play today in the chase. He joins Sanju Samson but considering Samson's record, it will be Ishan who has to take the responsibility.

IND vs WI Live Score: Abhishek Sharma departs

01/03/2026 21:16

India needed a good start but they have lost their destructive opener, Abhishek Sharma. Akeal Hosein pulled his length back and as Abhishek tried to pull, he top-edged for a good catch by Shimron Hetmyer. India 29/1 in 3.

IND vs WI Live Score: Sanju on the charge

01/03/2026 21:14

Sanju Samson is on the charge early on. He took on Akeal Hosein with a boundary on the backfoot and then played a pick-up shot for a six. When Akeal pulled his length back, Sanju pulled him for a six as well.

IND vs WI Live Score: Abhishek off to cautious start

01/03/2026 21:09

Abhishek Sharma has got two boundaries. Among them, one was a mishit. Overall, he has traded carefully, not slogging every delivery.

IND vs WI Live Score: Sanju-Abhishek begin 196 chase

01/03/2026 20:55

India need a record chase at the Eden Gardens and they need the perfect start from Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. The highest successful chase in a T20I at the Eden Gardens is just 158, by India, also, against the West Indies in 2022. But in IPL, even 262 runs have been chased. But there won't be much dew as the groundsmen have sprayed anti-dew chemical.

Highest successful chase at Eden Gardens in T20Is

Team	Score	Target	Opposition	Date
India	162/4	158	v West Indies	16 Feb 2022
West Indies	161/6	156	v England	3 Apr 2016
Sri Lanka	155/4	154	v Afghanistan	17 Mar 2016
England	155/5	153	v Scotland	14 Feb 2026
India	133/3	133	v England	22 Jan 2025
England	121/4	121	v India	29 Oct 2011
India	119/4	119	v Pakistan	19 Mar 2016
India	110/5	110	v West Indies	4 Nov 2018

IND vs WI Live Score: IND need 196 runs to win

01/03/2026 20:48

Bumrah comes on for the next over. It fetches 15 runs but WI remain under 200. 195/4 is what they get, and Powell & Holder add 76 runs together in only 35 balls.

IND vs WI Live Score: Worst catching team

01/03/2026 20:42

India has dropped way too many catches this WC. Abhishek Sharma drops another one here. Something needs to be done in this regard. Nonetheless, WI move to 181/4 in 19 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: Windies cruising

01/03/2026 20:31

India have bowled poorly in the lst two overs. Arshdeep gave away 24 runs while VC gives 14. The score is moving close to 200. WI 163/4 in 17 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: Bumrah the best

01/03/2026 20:25

Bumrah the best
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Shimron Hetmyer
☝️ Roston Chase

Jasprit Bumrah was brought back into the attack, and he delivered with two big wickets in an over 🙌

ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup, SUPER 8, #INDvWI | LIVE NOW ➡️ https://t.co/Y26WH6p8dS pic.twitter.com/TZeTxTIcIq
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 1, 2026

IND vs WI Live Score: Pandya gets Rutherford

01/03/2026 20:16

Hardik Pandya rolls his finger over the ball and it just kisses the edge of the bat from Rutherford. Easy catch for Samson. The batter departs for 14. WI 125/4 in 15 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: Big shout

01/03/2026 20:11

There is a big shout by VC against Powell for an LBW, but turned down by the umpire. DRS shows, the ball was only clipping the leg stump. It is 119/3 in 14 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: Axar expensive

01/03/2026 20:07

All the good work by Bumrah in the previous over has been undone by Axar. He gives away 10 runs as WI are 113/3 in 13 over. India need to tread carefully here. Anything over 180 could be tricky.

IND vs WI Live Score: Bumrah gets Hetmyer

01/03/2026 19:59

Surya wastes no time in Getting Bumrah against Hetmyer. And the latter succumbs for the 6th time against him nemesis. Dangerius Hetmyer goes for 27. Wait, there is more. He gets Chase with a slower one and Surya takes an excellent catch. WI 103/3 in 12 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: Dangerman Hetmyer

01/03/2026 19:55

Hetmyer has been excellent so far in this T20 World Cup, and India need to find a way to get him out. A poor over from Chakravarthy comes to an end. WI 99/1 in 11 overs.

IND vs WI Live Score: West Indies 82/1 after 10

01/03/2026 19:51

West Indies get to 82/1. They have the platform and now with Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase on the crease, they can accelerate.

IND vs WI Live Score: Hetmyer show begins

01/03/2026 19:51

Shimron Hetmyer begins his assault as he takes on Hardik Pandya on a shortish delivery for a six. India must watch out for the danger. maybe, bring Jasprit Bumrah back in the next over?

IND vs WI Live Score: Varun delivers the breakthrough

01/03/2026 19:43

Varun Chakaravarthy has delivered the breakthrough as he cleans up Shai Hope with a quicker delivery. The 68-run opening stand is broken.

IND vs WI Live Score: 50-run stand for Hope-Chase

01/03/2026 19:35

Roston Chase takes Hardik Pandya on for a six to bring up a 50-run stand with Shai Hope. They have the perfect start and Shimron Hetmyer can make India pay for the mistakes.

IND vs WI Live Score: End of powerplay

01/03/2026 19:29

West Indies have managed 45/0 in the powerplay with both Shai Hope and Roston Chase treading carefully. India had two chances but they missed both — a run out and a dropped catch.

IND vs WI Live Score: India drop another chance

01/03/2026 19:26

Abhishek Sharma drops a dolly. Roston Chase top-edged a Jasprit Bumrah delivery and all Abhishek had to do was catch it. But he dropped a regulation catch. India's catching efficiency is dropping from 75% to worse.

IND vs WI Live Score: Bumrah comes to the attack

01/03/2026 19:22

After 4 overs, India have called for Jasprit Bumrah with no wickets coming from Arshdeep, Hardik and Axar.

IND vs WI Live Score: No Bumrah yet

01/03/2026 19:17

India introduce spin as Axar Patel comes to the attack. Suryakumar Yadav has held back Jasprit Bumrah for Shimron Hetmyer.

IND vs WI Live Score: India miss run-out chance

01/03/2026 19:14

Poor from India as Varun Chakaravarthy had no clue what to do after a miscommunication between Shai Hope and Roston Chase. Arshdeep Singh made his way to the batting crease and left the bowler's end unprotected and Varun threw it to the bowler's end.

IND vs WI Live Score: First boundary for Windies

01/03/2026 19:10

West Indies have their first boundary as Shai Hope pulls Hardik Pandya on a good length delivery for a six.

IND vs WI Live Score: West Indies begin

01/03/2026 19:00

West Indies have a new opener in Roston Chase as he opens with Shai Hope. Chase is opening the batting in a T20I for the first time ever. Arshdeep Singh will bowl the first over.

IND vs WI Live Score: Can West Indies break the jinx?

01/03/2026 18:56

Despite their superior record, West Indies have never won batting first at the Eden Gardens against India.

West Indies batting first vs India in India (T20I)

Lost by five wickets, Kolkata, 2018
Lost by six wickets, Chennai, 2018
Lost by six wickets, Hyderabad, 2019
Lost by six wickets, Kolkata, 2022

IND vs WI Live Score: Time for national anthems

01/03/2026 18:53

Both teams are lining up for the national anthems. The Eden Gardens is expected to be a full house today.

IND vs WI Live Score: West Indies Playing XI

01/03/2026 18:40

West Indies have made just one change, dropping Brandon King for Akeal Hosein.

Shai Hope(w/c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

IND vs WI Live Score: India Playing XI

01/03/2026 18:36

No Rinku Singh for India again as Sanju Samson retains his place at the top.

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs WI Live Score: West Indies batting first

01/03/2026 18:35

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies in the do-or-die clash.

IND vs WI Live Score: Toss coming up

01/03/2026 18:27

Both captains are making their way to the middle. We will have the toss next. Win the toss and chase?

IND vs WI Live: Predicted XI for West Indies

01/03/2026 18:15

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

IND vs WI Live: Predicted XI for India

01/03/2026 18:10

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

IND vs WI Live: Do India play Sanju Samson?

01/03/2026 18:01

The combination where India get in Sanju Samson, somehow works better. Additional right-hander is a must in the line up. Ishan Kishan can come in at no.3, or Sanju.

IND vs WI Live: Win toss and?

01/03/2026 17:56

Black soil at Eden Gardens.. poor chasing record in recent past; India should look to bat first and defend. West Indies could be lethal if they end up batting first.

IND vs WI Live: What does India need to do?

01/03/2026 17:50

India's top order has been under the pump. If they can get the opening partnership going, WI would feel the pinch for sure.

IND vs WI Live: 'India will reach final'

01/03/2026 17:43

Passionate Indian fans

#WATCH | On the India vs West Indies match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, a fan of the Indian Cricket team says, "India will win... India will reach the finals and win the cup..." pic.twitter.com/kvLZizIYeU
— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2026

IND vs WI Live: David vs Goliath battle

01/03/2026 17:36

The IND vs WI encounter in T20 WCs is looked as the David vs Goliath battle, where more often than not, WI has come out of top. India would like to change that record for sure.

IND vs WI Live: Less than 2 hours to go

01/03/2026 17:29

Ishan Kishan meets fans in Kolkata

Ishan Kishan's fan-meet at Eden Garden 😅🔥#IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/95trWDyqx4
— Ayush Cricket (@AyushCricket32) March 1, 2026

IND vs WI Live: History suggests

01/03/2026 17:26

West Indies are invincbles at the Eden Gardens, and Team India don't have a great record againt Wi in T20 World Cups. So, that doesn't add up very nicely for Suryakumar Yadav's team.

IND vs WI Live: Will India make changes?

01/03/2026 17:21

For the first time, India seemed to have the right Playing XI against Zimbabwe. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma gave India a blazing start. Although Samson failed to make anything of the start, Ishan Kishan stepped up. And even though there were just two fifties from Abhishek and Hardik Pandya, the high intensity of scoring was a welcome sign. Considering that, India might not want to make changes.

IND vs WI Live: Eden Gardens ready

01/03/2026 17:13

It's a knockout clash between India and the West Indies. The winner will board the flight to Mumbai, while the loser will go home. And in anticipation of a great clash, fans have started pouring in at Eden Gardens.

Eden Gardens ❤️ pic.twitter.com/K8NgzYrnWg
— Armchair Expert (@cricnator) March 1, 2026

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

01/03/2026 17:08

The Eden Gardens pitch for T20 World Cup 2026 matches has been a batter's paradise, with an average run rate of around 8.59 across games played so far. It offers consistent bounce, true carry, and a fast outfield, leading to high-scoring encounters, including 200+ totals. A dry surface will favour stroke-makers, with pacers getting early movement but spinners having limited grip. However, in the last match, the pitch was low and slow with the West Indies struggling to post 165 against debutant Italy. Add the dew factor, and the chasing team will have an advantage.

IND vs WI Head-to-Head in T20Is

01/03/2026 17:04

India and the West Indies have played 30 T20I matches. India lead with 19 wins, while the West Indies have 10 victories. In India, though, the record is skewed with the West Indies only winning two out of 10 games. However, the West Indies will bank on their record in T20 World Cup against India. West Indies hold a 3-1 advantage, including a semifinal win in 2016.

Matches: 30
India wins: 19
West Indies wins: 10
NR: 1

IND vs WI Preview: West Indies

01/03/2026 17:02

The West Indies will continue to rely on their power-hitting to exploit conditions. The West Indies batters have enough experience of India and Indian conditions through IPL to plan a heist. Their batting might have faltered against South Africa but Shimron Hetmyer and other batters have the ability to take on Indian bowling.

IND vs WI Preview: India

01/03/2026 17:01

On paper, India should be the favourites. They have the best T20 batters, best pacers and best spinners. At the Eden Gardens, India have lost just one T20I and the form the Indian batters showed against Zimbabwe, with six batters recording 150+ strike rate, it seems a formidable unit. However, India’s spin weakness has been exposed, and the likes of Gudakesh Moti and Akeal Hossain can take advantage of it.

India’s bowling also looked rather toothless against Zimbabwe on a good batting surface. Varun Chakaravarthy struggled and that would be a cause for concern as he is India’s highest wicket-taker in this T20 World Cup. India must sort out their bowling execution to beat West Indies.

IND vs WI Live: West Indies Squad

01/03/2026 14:58

Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson

IND vs WI Live: India Squad

01/03/2026 14:58

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

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