Kolkata, March 1, 2026 —India vs West Indies Scorecard: In a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest chases in T20 World Cup history, India pulled off a stunning 5-wicket victory over the West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens. In what was effectively a virtual quarter-final for the Men in Blue, Sanju Samson emerged as the hero, steering India to a target of 196 with a career-defining unbeaten 97*. This victory ensures India’s passage to the semi-finals, while the co-hosts, West Indies, suffer a heartbreaking exit from their home tournament.
India vs West Indies Scorecard Match Overview: A High-Stakes Thriller
The atmosphere in Kolkata was electric as the two powerhouses met for the 52nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Winning the toss and opting to bat, the West Indies posted a formidable 195/4, riding on aggressive cameos from Roston Chase, Jason Holder, and Rovman Powell.
India’s chase began with a stutter, but Sanju Samson, promoted to open, played an anchor-turned-aggressor role that left the West Indian bowlers shell-shocked. Despite losing key wickets at regular intervals, India’s lower-middle order provided just enough support to cross the finish line in the final over.
Match Scorecard: Detailed Statistics
West Indies Innings: Power-Packed Performance
The West Indies batters showed why they are considered the kings of the format, maintaining a run rate of 9.75 throughout their 20 overs.
West Indies Batting Table
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 32 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 96.97 |
| Roston Chase | c Suryakumar b Bumrah | 40 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Sanju Samson b Bumrah | 27 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 225.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | c Sanju Samson b Hardik | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 155.56 |
| Rovman Powell | not out | 34 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 178.95 |
| Jason Holder | not out | 37 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 168.18 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 10) | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (20 Overs) | 195/4 | RR: 9.75 |
India Bowling Table
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10.80 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10.00 |
| Axar Patel | 4.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.80 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4.0 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
India Innings: The Sanju Samson Show
Chasing nearly 10 runs per over, India required a monumental effort. They achieved it with 4 balls to spare, finishing at 199/5.
India Batting Table
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Hetmyer b Akeal Hosein | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | not out | 97 | 50 | 12 | 4 | 194.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | c Hetmyer b Jason Holder | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Rutherford b Shamar Joseph | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Tilak Varma | c Hetmyer b Jason Holder | 27 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | c Holder b Shamar Joseph | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Shivam Dube | not out | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | (lb 5, w 7) | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (19.2 Overs) | 199/5 | RR: 10.29 |
West Indies Bowling Table
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Akeal Hosein | 2.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Matthew Forde | 3.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.30 |
| Jason Holder | 4.0 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2.2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14.60 |
| Shamar Joseph | 4.0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Roston Chase | 2.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
Post-Match Analysis: Key Takeaways
1. Sanju Samson’s Coming of Age
For years, fans have waited for Sanju Samson to translate his domestic and IPL brilliance to the world stage. Tonight, under the highest possible pressure, he delivered. His 97 off 50 balls* was a masterclass in pacing an innings — absorbing pressure in the first 10 overs and then launching a brutal assault on the Windies pacers in the death.
2. Death Bowling Woes for India
While Jasprit Bumrah (2/36) remained India’s most reliable asset, the other bowlers struggled to contain the Windies’ power-hitters. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy both leaked runs at an economy of 10.00 or higher, an area India must address before facing England in the semi-finals.
3. West Indies’ Middle-Order Firepower
Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*) added 71 runs in the final five overs, a phase where they looked completely unstoppable. Their ability to find boundaries even against good balls was commendable, though ultimately not enough to secure a win.
Player of the Match: Sanju Samson
There was no doubt about this selection. Samson’s unbeaten 97 was the backbone of India’s successful hunt, marking the highest individual score by an Indian in this tournament so far.
📊 India vs England: T20I Head-to-Head Stats
Stats updated as of March 1, 2026
| Category | India (IND) | England (ENG) |
| Total Matches | 17 Wins | 12 Wins |
| T20 World Cup Meetings | 3 Wins | 2 Wins |
| Highest Score | 247/9 (2025) | 215/7 (2022) |
| Lowest Score | 120 (2021) | 80 (2012) |
| Last 5 Meetings | 4 Wins | 1 Win |
🏆 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Knockout Stage
Here is the official toolbar for the Semi-Final fixtures. These two high-stakes matches will determine who flies to Ahmedabad for the Grand Finale.
| Match ID | Fixture | Date & Time (IST) | Venue | Status |
| Semi-Final 1 | South Africa vs New Zealand | Wed, 4 Mar | 7:00 PM | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Semi-Final 2 | India vs England | Thu, 5 Mar | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |