Sanju Samson's Kolkata Masterclass: Guiding India to Semis, Reflects on Long-Awaited Innings

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Samson's Dream Knock: Guides India to T20 World Cup Semis with Unbeaten 97

India opener Sanju Samson celebrates after guiding his team to a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies with an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls. AP

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Firstpost•01-03-2026, 23:19

Samson's Dream Knock: Guides India to T20 World Cup Semis with Unbeaten 97

•Sanju Samson delivered a match-winning unbeaten 97 against West Indies in Kolkata, securing India's spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
•This knock helped India achieve their highest successful chase in T20 World Cup history.
•Samson described it as the knock he had been waiting for since he started dreaming of playing for the country.
•He credited learning from greats like Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni for his experience and ability to adapt his game.
•India will now face England in the second semi-final in Mumbai.

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