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 faces possible ICC scrutiny after his helmet-throw celebration against West Indies, raising concerns over potential action ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final vs England

After striking the winning boundary to chase down 196, Samson’s emotions boiled over. The wicketkeeper-batter took off his helmet and threw it to the ground before dropping to his knees in a moment of spiritual gratitude.

Sanju Samson's presence is crucial for Team India in the must-win semi-finals against England. Losing the in-form batter in the batting line-up would be a major setback for the team. However, unless the ICC announces any disciplinary action, he remains available for selection.

Sharing an Instagram story on his official handle, Samson wrote, "Just wanted to reach out and convey my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who showed love, support, and kept me in your prayers.

From being shifted down the order to being dropped and then brought back due to unforeseen circumstances to single-handedly taking India to the T20 World Cup semifinals, it has been a roller coaster ride for Sanju Samson.

Underlining the value of all contributions, big or small, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said that had Shivam Dube not hit a couple of boundaries in the 19th over of India's chase, "no one would have

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 guided India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies, securing a T20 World Cup semifinal spot. Captain Suryakumar Yadav's heartfelt bow to Samson after the win symbolized immense respect and acknowledged the batter's crucial match-winning performance under pressure.

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