Sanju Samson's spectacular 97 not out powered India into the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals. He credits time away from social media and self-reflection for his return to form. Samson's innings secured a five-wicket victory against West Indies.

Sanju Samson was dropped multiple times from Team India’s T20I side under head coach Gautam Gambhir, but the former cricketer has now been forced to call the opener a ‘world-class’ batter.

Samson’s 15-ball 25-run knock against Zimbabwe was just a precursor of the match-winning innings that he played in the virtual quarterfinal against the two-time T20 World Cup champions West Indies at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Also Read | India call-up on cards? BCCI president Devajit Saikia speaks on Auqib Nabi’s red-hot form

Sanju Samson delivered a stellar performance with 97 runs against the West Indies. His brilliant innings secured India's victory by five wickets. This win propels India into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sanju Samson delivered under pressure when it mattered most, coach Gautam Gambhir said, praising the wicket-keeper batter for his pivotal role in securing India's semi-final spot in the Twenty20 World Cup.

Former head coach Ravi Shastri lauded wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson for maintaining his calm and composure during the crucial T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8 match against West Indies.

As India approach the business end of the World Cup, Samson’s return, and the tactical calls around him, have reshaped their batting blueprint at the right time

On a night where history seemed to conspire against them, Sanju Samson delivered an innings for the ages. Under the nerve-wracking canopy of Eden Gardens, the Kerala batter saved India's T20 World Cup campaign and rewrote the record books,

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sanju Samson's match-winning performance against West Indies. Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to victory in a crucial T20 World Cup match. Gavaskar highlighted Samson's talent and the relief the innings brought.