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Sunday night in Kolkata marked one of the biggest days in Sanju Samson’s international career as he scored an unbeaten 97 off 50 to take India to the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The under-pressure knock came after India found themselves 41/2 while chasing a big total of 196 runs against West Indies in a virtual quarter-final, helping India finish second in their Super 8 group.
The chase also saw a crucial 27 (15) from Tilak Varma and 8* (4) from Shivam Dube at the end to avert any last-minute drama. With the ball in hand, Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with 2/36 to his name in 4 overs.
As the defending champions reach the final four of the home tournament, we take a look at the key records made by India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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Most T20 World Cup semi-final qualifications
India joined Pakistan and England with their sixth qualification into the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup.
1. Pakistan – 6 (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2021, 2022)
2. India – 6 (2007, 2014, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2026*)
3. England – 6 (2010, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026*)
Highest successful chases in T20 World Cup by India
This is India’s highest successful run-chase in T20 World Cup history, beating their previous best of 173 against South Africa in 2014.
1. 196 – vs West Indies, Eden Gardens, 2026
2. 173 – vs South Africa, Mirpur, 2014
3. 161 – vs Australia, Mohali, 2016
Most boundaries for Indian batters in a T20 World Cup match
Samson scored 16 boundaries (fours + sixes), which is the most by any Indian batter in a T20 World Cup match. He went past Rohit Sharma’s 15 vs Australia, 2024.
1. Sanju Samson (97*) vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2026 – 16
2. Rohit Sharma (92) vs Australia, Gros Islet, 2024 – 15
3. Suryakumar Yadav (84*) vs USA, Wankhede, 2026 – 14
4. Suresh Raina (101) vs South Africa, Gros Islet, 2010 – 14
Highest successful run-chases in T20 World Cups
India chased the third-highest total in T20 World Cup history, just behind England’s 230 in 2016 and South Africa’s 206 in 2007.
1. England – 230/8 vs South Africa, Wankhede, 2016 (Target - 230)
2. South Africa – 208/2 vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2007 (Target - 206)
3. India – 195/5 vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2026 (Target - 196)
4. USA – 197/3 vs Canada, Dallas, 2024 (Target - 195)
5. Australia – 197/7 vs Pakistan, Gros Islet, 2010 (Target - 192)
6. West Indies – 196/3 vs India, Wankhede, 2016 (Target - 193)
Highest individual scores in successful T20 World Cup chases for India
Sanju Samson recorded the highest score for India in a T20 World Cup chase, toppling Virat Kohli’s 82 against Australia in 2016.
1. Sanju Samson – 97* (50) vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2026
2. Virat Kohli – 82* (78) vs Australia, Mohali, 2016
3. Virat Kohli – 82* (53) vs Pakistan, Melbourne, 2022
Up next, India will face England in the semi-final of the tournament at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Match 5, at 7 PM (IST). If they win the semi-final, they will collide with the winner of the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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