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India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup

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📌 Key Takeaways

India defeated West Indies by five wickets to secure semi-final against England
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 off 50 balls was the decisive factor in the chase
India set a new record by chasing 196, their highest successful World Cup T20 chase
India's fielding lapses allowed West Indies to post a competitive total of 195-4

📖 Full Retelling

India secured a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a tense five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on August 16, 2025, in a winner-takes-all encounter that determined their path through the Super 8 stage. Samson produced a chanceless knock off just 50 balls, hitting 12 fours and four sixes as India successfully chased down 196, which marked their highest successful chase in World Cup T20 history. The tournament co-hosts' triumph ensured they claimed the runners-up spot in Group 1 behind South Africa, setting up a meeting with Group 2 winners England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (13:30 GMT). India's chase was anchored by Samson's level-headed approach, with Tilak Varma's 27 off 15 balls being the next highest score, which underlined the composed manner in which Samson held together India's reply. Earlier, India had been sloppy in the field after inserting West Indies, allowing their opponents to post a competitive total despite dropping three catches and missing a run-out chance. Roston Chase unexpectedly provided stability with his measured aggression, top-scoring with 40 off 25, before Jasprit Bumrah's crucial breakthroughs put the brakes on the West Indies innings. Rovman Powell and Jason Holder's unbeaten knocks of 34 and 37 helped West Indies reach 195-4, but it proved insufficient once Samson settled in at the crease, fittingly hitting the winning runs with a six and then a four off Romario Shepherd to get India over the line with four balls to spare.

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