In a high-stakes encounter where a semi-final berth was on the line, India held their nerve to defeat West Indies by five wickets with four balls to spare, successfully chasing down a daunting 196-run target.
West Indies earlier posted an imposing 195/4, powered by brisk knocks from Roston Chase (40), Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34). The Caribbean side maintained a strong tempo throughout their innings, setting up what looked like a match-winning total in a must-win contest.
However, India responded with composure and aggression. Sanju Samson led the charge with a magnificent 97 off 50 balls, anchoring the chase brilliantly under pressure. He found solid support from Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, ensuring the required rate never spiraled out of control.
Despite disciplined spells from Jason Holder and Shamar Joseph, India’s batting depth proved decisive as they crossed the line at 199/5 in 19.2 overs.
With this dramatic victory, India secure their place in the semi-finals, while West Indies bow out after a valiant fight in one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament.