Suryakumar Yadav’s Team India has scripted an unforgettable T20 World Cup 2026 tale, clinching semi-final spots for the sixth time despite one setback. The Eden Gardens showdown ended West Indies’ hopes with a five-wicket chase, paving the way for England on March 5 at Wankhede.
Starting strong, India overcame a mid-innings wobble against USA, Suryakumar’s 84 off 49 from 77/6 to 161/9, securing a 29-run win.
Namibia match was a rout: 209/9 with Kishan (61/24b) and Pandya (52/28b). Namibia all out 116; Chakaravarthy 3 wickets, Patel 2.
Pakistan capitulated chasing 176 after India’s 175/7 (Kishan 77 off 40). All-rounders Hardik, Bumrah, Chakaravarthy took 2 each, Pakistan 114.
Netherlands thriller: 193/6 (Dube 66/31b, SKY 34), defended by 17 runs thanks to Chakaravarthy’s 3/14 as they made 176/7.
Super-8 jolted by South Africa’s 187/7. India’s chase imploded at 111 all out—Dube 42 best, four batsmen out for zero. Bowling faltered post-powerplay.
Zimbabwe massacre: India’s 256/4 (Sharma 55/30b, Pandya 50*/23b)—tournament’s second-highest. Zimbabwe 184/6.
West Indies decider: Restricted to 195/4, but Samson’s 97* (12×4, 4×6 off 50) achieved the record chase in 19.2 overs.
India’s semi record: 3 wins, 2 losses from 5. Momentum is with the Men in Blue for semi-final glory.