Kolkata, Mar 1(KNS): Sanju Samson scored a match-winning innings as India defeated West Indies cricket team in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Chasing 196 runs, India completed the target with five wickets in hand and four balls remaining. Samson scored 97 runs off 50 balls and anchored the chase. Tilak Varma added important runs in the middle overs to support the innings.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Earlier, West Indies posted 195 for 4 in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah led India’s bowling attack and claimed key wickets to control the scoring rate. Varun Chakaravarthy also contributed with crucial overs in the middle phase.
With this win, India confirmed their entry into the semi-finals and will now await their next opponent in the tournament.(KNS)