Overview
- Sanju Samson finished 97 not out in Kolkata to steer India past 196, their highest successful chase at a Men’s T20 World Cup, and he overtook Virat Kohli for the top individual score by an Indian in a successful tournament chase.
- The victory over West Indies secured India’s semifinal against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, as confirmed by the tournament schedule.
- India’s catching remains a concern, with reports citing 13 drops and roughly 72 percent efficiency in the Super 8 phase, including three missed chances in the Eden Gardens match.
- Analysts highlight a heavy tilt toward Jasprit Bumrah in the attack, noting that other bowlers have been expensive or inconsistent even as Bumrah delivers control across phases.
- Samson’s recall added right‑handed balance after earlier top‑order struggles, with a brisk cameo versus Zimbabwe preceding his Eden Gardens match-winner and drawing praise from pundits such as Michael Atherton.