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This India national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team match scorecard covers the 52nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1, 2026. India defeated West Indies by 5 wickets, chasing 196 with four balls remaining. Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls — the highest individual score by an Indian batter in a T20 World Cup run-chase. The win confirmed India’s place in the semi-finals, where they beat England by 7 runs in Mumbai. India went on to win the tournament, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on March 8 at Ahmedabad.
Key Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | 52nd Match, Super Eights, Group 1 |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Teams | India vs West Indies |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Toss | India won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets (4 balls remaining) |
| West Indies Score | 195/4 (20 overs) |
| India Score | 199/5 (19.2 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson (97* off 50) |
| Semi-Final Result | India beat England by 7 runs, March 5, Wankhede Stadium |
| Final Result | India beat New Zealand by 96 runs, March 8, Ahmedabad |
Match Overview
West Indies, put in to bat first, posted 195/4 after Rovman Powell (34* off 19) and Jason Holder (37* off 22) shared an unbeaten 76-run partnership off 35 balls for the fifth wicket. Roston Chase top-scored with 40 off 25, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 2/36 to briefly stem the flow of runs, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase. Shai Hope’s 32 off 33 balls was a cautious anchor at the top of the order.
India’s chase began shakily at 41/2 after 4.3 overs, before reaching 53/2 at the end of the six-over powerplay. Sanju Samson then anchored the innings with a composed 97 not out off 50 balls, hitting 12 fours and four sixes. Tilak Varma’s 27 off 15 provided the next-highest contribution. With seven runs required at the start of the final over, Samson hit a six and then a four off Romario Shepherd to complete India’s chase at 199/5 in 19.2 overs. India won by five wickets with four balls remaining.
The target of 196 was India’s highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history, surpassing their previous best of 176/4 against South Africa at the 2014 edition in Mirpur. Source: ESPNcricinfo statistical review
Super Eights Group 1 Final Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.259 |
| Q2 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.106 |
| 3 | West Indies | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.993 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
Source: ICC official T20 World Cup 2026 standings
India finished second in Group 1 behind South Africa, who remained unbeaten through the Super Eights stage.
India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Statistical Breakdown
West Indies Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 32 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 96.97 |
| Roston Chase | 40 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 27 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 225.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 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 | 11 | (lb 1, w 10) | |||
| Total | 195/4 | 20 overs |
Source: Cricbuzz scorecard
India Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Sanju Samson (not out) | 97 | 50 | 12 | 4 | 194.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Tilak Varma | 27 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Hardik Pandya | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Shivam Dube (not out) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 12 | (lb 5, w 7) | |||
| Total | 199/5 | 19.2 overs |
Source: ESPNcricinfo scorecard
Key Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 4.0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | 4.0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Hardik Pandya | India | 4.0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | 4.0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Shamar Joseph | West Indies | 4.0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo scorecard
Match Timeline
| Phase | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Toss | India won toss, elected to bowl | — |
| Powerplay (WI) | West Indies reach 45/0 at the end of the powerplay | 45/0 (6 overs) |
| 8.5 overs | Shai Hope bowled by Chakravarthy | 68/1 |
| 11.3 overs | Shimron Hetmyer caught behind off Bumrah | 102/2 |
| 11.5 overs | Roston Chase caught by Yadav off Bumrah | 103/3 |
| 14.1 overs | Sherfane Rutherford caught off Pandya | 119/4 |
| 15–20 overs | Powell-Holder 76-run unbeaten stand off 35 balls | 195/4 (20 overs) |
| Innings Break | India need 196 to win | — |
| 2.6 overs | Abhishek Sharma caught off Hosein | 29/1 |
| 4.3 overs | Ishan Kishan caught off Holder | 41/2 |
| 6 overs | India reach 53/2 at end of powerplay | 53/2 |
| 10.2 overs | Suryakumar Yadav caught off Joseph | 99/3 |
| 14.4 overs | Tilak Varma caught off Holder | 141/4 |
| 18.2 overs | Hardik Pandya caught off Joseph | 179/5 |
| 19.2 overs | Samson hits winning runs (six + four) | 199/5 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo scorecard
Turning Points in the Chase
The Powerplay Wobble: India slipped to 41/2 inside 4.3 overs after losing two early wickets. By the end of the six-over powerplay, India had recovered to 53/2, but the required rate was already climbing above 10.
The Samson-Varma Acceleration: Samson and Tilak Varma added 42 off 26 balls between overs 11 and 14, shifting momentum decisively. Varma’s 27 off 15 allowed Samson to settle into a rhythm without forcing the pace.
The Final Over: With seven runs required at the start of the final over, Sanju Samson hit a six and then a four off Romario Shepherd to complete India’s chase at 199/5 in 19.2 overs. India won by five wickets with four balls remaining.
Context: India’s Tournament Campaign
This match was a virtual quarter-final — both India and West Indies needed a win to progress. West Indies were eliminated despite a campaign that included five consecutive group-stage wins and a record total of 254/6 against Zimbabwe.
India advanced to their third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final. They faced England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026, winning by 7 runs. Sanju Samson’s 89 helped India set 253/7, and despite Jacob Bethell’s stunning 105, England fell short on 246/7.
In the final on March 8, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to win their record third T20 World Cup title and become the first team to successfully defend the crown.
Important Milestones
- Sanju Samson’s 97* — highest individual score by an Indian batter in a T20 World Cup run-chase, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 82.
- Highest successful chase of the 2026 T20 World Cup — India’s 199/5 was the tournament’s biggest successful chase.
- India’s semi-final qualification — third straight T20 World Cup semi-final appearance.
- India’s third T20 World Cup title — became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup crown.
- Shimron Hetmyer’s six-hitting record at the time: Hetmyer reached 19 sixes during the West Indies innings, setting a new single-edition T20 World Cup record at that stage. Sanju Samson later finished the 2026 tournament with 24 sixes, taking the overall record. Finn Allen finished on 20 sixes. Source: ESPNcricinfo 2026 T20 World Cup sixes analysis
FAQs
1. Who won the India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 match?
Answer: India won by 5 wickets, chasing 196 with four balls remaining at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1, 2026.
2. What was Sanju Samson’s score in the match?
Answer: Sanju Samson scored 97 not out off 50 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes. He was named Player of the Match.
3. What was the highest successful run chase in the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Answer: India’s 199/5 against West Indies was the highest successful chase of the tournament. India had never previously chased more than 176 to win a T20 World Cup match.
4. Who does India play in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final?
Answer: India faced England in the second semi-final on March 5, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India won by 7 runs.
5. Did West Indies qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals?
Answer: No. West Indies finished third in Super Eights Group 1 with 2 points from 3 matches and were eliminated.
6. What was Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling figure in the match?
Answer: Jasprit Bumrah took 2/36 from his four overs, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase.
7. What was the West Indies total against India?
Answer: West Indies scored 195/4 in 20 overs, with Roston Chase top-scoring at 40 and Rovman Powell (34) and Jason Holder (37) sharing an unbeaten 76-run partnership off 35 balls.
8. Who won the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
Answer: India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs on March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning their third T20 World Cup title.
