India, the defending champions, were given a run for their money as they beat England by seven runs and now stand a step away from becoming the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title.

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: India escape England's resistance as Men in Blue reach back-to-back finals

Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Mar 5), Sanju Samson missed out on a ton but kept India in fine touch for a place in the final of the T20 World Cup. 

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: Sanju Samson continues batting masterclass with 89-run knock

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says 'credit to him for not losing that hope'

From Sahibzada Farhan to Harry Brook, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (Super Eight stage). This list also includes Sikandar Raza, Sanju Samson and Brian Bennett.

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (Super 8 stage)

India’s five-wicket victory over the West Indies secured them a place in the semi-finals. They will now face England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

‘He showed his true potential’: Gautam Gambhir lauds Samson’s unbeaten 97 against West Indies

While he fell short of hundred by just three runs, he will live in the hearts of fans forever as some 97s are more special than a 100 - remember 2011 ODI World Cup final? He stayed calm and navigated the innings through chase as well before righfully hitting the winning shot.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Kept on doubting myself:' Sanju Samson reacts after giving Indian fans another memorable 97 in a World Cup

Sanju Samson's masterclass 97 off 50 balls leads India to a historic record-breaking chase against West Indies at Eden Gardens. India seal their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot to set up a blockbuster clash with England. Get viral fan reactions here.

'Respect the name - Sanju Samson': Social media goes bonkers as India complete record chase to qualify for semis

In a full-house Eden Gardens, India’s win comes as a statement as they chased down 196 runs and won by 5 wickets in a do-or-die contest with Sanju Samson scoring an unbeaten 97. The win means India, as Super 8 Group 1 runners-up, will take on England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Samson smashes India into semis with statement win over West Indies at Eden Gardens

India will enter the Super 8 clash against Zimbabwer on the back of a defeat to South Africa on Sunday and will be eyeing a win, considering a place in the semis is up for grabs.

T20 World Cup 2026: Samson, Axar return to Playing XI for India; Washington, Rinku miss out for Zimbabwe clash

Sanju Samson could be handed a chance to impress the management ahead of Zimbabwe clash. Speaking on the eve of the clash, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on Samson’s inclusion. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said

India faces a must-win Super 8 clash vs Zimbabwe at Chepauk. With Rinku Singh out, Sanju Samson is set to return while Abhishek Sharma trials a new role.

IND vs ZIM: India’s Super 8 survival drill in Chennai; Samson in focus as Abhishek turns leggie

Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat.

IPL 2026 | Rajasthan Royals set to name new captain and it is not Ravindra Jadeja

From England to Namibia here are five times when India registered their highest powerplay totals in T20Is. The list sees Namibia addition after Indian batters Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson gave a defining start to the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

From England to Namibia, India’s 5 highest powerplay scores in T20Is

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Sanju Samson was dismissed for 22 off 8 as he failed with the bat. After his dismissal, netizens did not sit back with few suggesting it is already over for Samson with the Indian team. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson fails again, end of the road for India batter? Netizens react

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the changes were confirmed by Indian captain Suruyakumar Yadav at the toss, where Namibia decided to bowl first, winning the flip of the coin. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson return to Playing XI; Abhishek, Siraj miss out

Kishan made a sensational comeback to the Indian team just before the T20 World Cup 2026 on the back of a strong SMAT and has put Samson, India's designated opener since T20 WC 2024, in spot. The only thing which can go against him is that India preferring left-right combination at the top.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Enjoyed number 3 but...,' Kishan's blistering from puts Samson in spot ahead of India's title defence

Kishan slammed seven maximums during his brief stay out in the middle against South Africa in India's lone warm-up fixture. 

Kishan over Samson? Ishan’s 20-ball blitz settles opening slot talk as India crush SA in warm-up

Riding on an excellent batting display followed by a good bowling attack saw the BlackCaps emerge victorious by 50 runs in the fourth T20I despite Shivam Dube’s 65-run knock. 

IND vs NZ: New Zealand floor India in dead-rubber Vizag contest; Dube shines, Samson fails again

From KL Rahul to AB de Villiers here is a look at five players with most runs without winning an IPL title. The list of players also consists of Chris Gayle, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as teams prepare for the latest round of retentions. 

Meet 5 players with most runs without winning an IPL title ft AB de Villiers

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and SuryaKumar Yadav

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Shaun Marsh. 

Meet 5 batters with highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL ft Rohit Sharma

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma, 5 highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL

Samson was picked ahead of vice-captain Shubman Gill who has been dropped from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad altogether. Samson had played in the last T20I of five-match series against South Africa at home and scored a quickfire 37 before getting out.

Ex-India skipper Srikkanth says Samson needs to convert starts as 'people forget 30s and 40s'

Six T20 World Cup matches were decided by just one run, testing nerves to the limit. From last-ball drama to unforgettable finishes, these thrillers show how fine the margins can be on the biggest stage.

'Nerves of steel': 6 one-run thrillers in T20 World Cup history

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IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: India escape England's resistance as Men in Blue reach back-to-back finals

IND vs ENG, T20 WC: Samson continues batting masterclass with 89-run knock

T20 World Cup: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival ahead of England semis

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (Super 8 stage)

‘He showed his true potential’: Gambhir lauds Samson’s unbeaten 97 against WI

T20 WC 2026 | 'Kept on doubting myself:' Samson reacts after memorable 97 vs WI

Social media goes bonkers as India complete record chase to qualify for semis

T20 World Cup: Samson smashes India into semis with statement win vs West Indies

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson, Axar Patel return to Playing XI for India

T20 World Cup: Samson back for Zimbabwe clash? Here's what batting coach said

IND vs ZIM: India’s Super 8 survival drill in Chennai; Samson, Abhishek in focus

IPL 2026 | Rajasthan Royals set to name new captain & it is not Ravindra Jadeja

From England to Namibia, India’s 5 highest powerplay scores in T20Is

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson fails again, end of the road for India batter? Netizens react

T20 World Cup 2026: Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson return to Playing XI

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Enjoyed number 3 but..,' Kishan's from puts Samson in spot

Kishan's 20-ball blitz settles opening slot talk as India crush SA in warm-up

IND vs NZ: New Zealand floor India in dead-rubber Vizag contest; Dube shines

Meet 5 players with most runs without winning an IPL title ft AB de Villiers

5 Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is

Meet 5 batters with highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL ft Rohit

From Samson to Rohit, 5 highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL

Ex-IND skipper says Samson needs to convert starts as 'people forget 30s & 40s'

'Nerves of steel': 6 one-run thrillers in T20 World Cup history