India Beat West Indies by 5 Wickets, Set Up Semi-Final Clash with England

In a crucial Super 8 encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, India national cricket team secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over the West Indies cricket team to book their place in the semi-finals. With this win, India confirmed their position among the top four teams of the tournament. The team is now set to face the England cricket team in the semi-final on March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Earlier in the match played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, West Indies opted to bat first and posted a competitive total of 195 runs for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs. Roston Chase contributed 40 runs, while Jason Holder remained unbeaten on 37. For India, Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets. Chasing a target of 196 runs, India had a shaky start as Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan were both dismissed after scoring 10 runs each. However, Sanju Samson steadied the innings with an outstanding unbeaten knock of 97 runs. India successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs, losing five wickets in the process. The victory not only ensured their progression to the semi-finals but also boosted the team’s confidence ahead of the crucial clash against England.