Strongman Samson takes India past West Indies to set up England semi-final
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Simon Burnton in Mumbai Sun, 1 March 2026 at 6:19 pm UTC·4 min read For the third time in three T20 World Cups, England will meet India in the semi-finals, after the co-hosts beat West Indies in what was in effect a quarter-final on Sunday night to seal their place in the final four and knock out their opponents. Sanju Samson, who lost his place in the side on the eve of the tournament before being recalled after India’s humbling Super 8s defeat by South Africa, dramatically rediscovered his touch, batting through the innings to finish unbeaten on 97. Chasing 196, the co-hosts looked in control with the 31-year-old at the crease and fittingly it was Samson who struck the winning runs,...