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Talking about the match, Sanju Samson led India's recovery with captain Suryakumar Yadav in support as India reached 98/2 at the halfway mark of their chase of 196 in a must-win encounter. India need another 98 runs from 60 balls to make the semifinals.
Samson smashed three sixes and six fours to bring up a 26-ball fifty and was unbeaten on 54, while Suryakumar was on 18 not out. The duo added 57 runs for the unbroken third wicket.
Suryakumar also survived a chance when Gudakesh Motie failed to hold on to a tough return catch in the 10th over.
Having lost two key wickets inside the powerplay, India were 53/2 after six overs, but Samson and Suryakumar stabilised the innings, maintaining the run rate around 10 per over.
West Indies executed a clear attacking blueprint in their virtual quarter-final, riding on Roston Chase's foundation before launching a late assault to post an imposing 195/4.
Chase, making full use of two reprieves, struck a fluent 40 off 25 balls while adding 68 runs for the opening wicket with Shai Hope (32 off 33). The pair provided solid early momentum with a measured yet proactive approach.
India clawed back briefly when Jasprit Bumrah delivered a double strike in the 12th over to halt the charge, but the respite did not last long.
Rovman Powell (34 not out off 19; 3x4, 2x6) and Jason Holder (37 not out off 22; 2x4, 3x6) launched a ferocious counter-attack, stitching together an unbeaten 76-run partnership for the fifth wicket off just 35 balls to provide the perfect finishing flourish.
India bowled Bumrah in short bursts and held him back for the death overs despite his impact in the middle phase. The strategy, however, misfired,
The "Australia great" you are referring to is the legendary opening batter Matthew Hayden.
During the high-stakes India vs West Indies Super 8 match (the "virtual quarter-final") on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Hayden expressed his disbelief on live TV regarding a controversial non-wide call by on-field umpire Alex Wharf.
The Incident: "What sort of call is that?"
The drama unfolded in the 19th over of the West Indies innings, with Arshdeep Singh bowling to Rovman Powell and Jason Holder.
The Ball: Arshdeep delivered a ball that landed well outside the off-stump—clearly past the guideline for a wide.
The Decision: Umpire Alex Wharf initially ruled it a fair delivery, leaving the West Indian batters and the commentary box stunned.
Hayden’s Reaction: In the heat of the moment, Hayden exclaimed on air:
"That has to be a wide. What sort of call is that? Has to be some action there."
While the error was glaring, the call was corrected seconds later after a quick consultation with the third umpire, Richard Kettleborough, and signaled as a wide.
Match Context: A Virtual Quarter-Final
The match was effectively a knockout for both teams to secure a spot in the semi-finals:
The Stakes: A "No Result" or a West Indies win would have knocked India out due to Net Run Rate. India needed an outright victory to advance.
West Indies Score: They posted a daunting 195/4, fueled by an unbeaten 76-run stand between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*).
The Result: India chased down the target with 4 balls to spare, finishing at 199/5.
The Hero: Sanju Samson played a career-defining knock of 97 off 50 balls*, guiding India to the semi-finals where they are now scheduled to face England at the Wankhede Stadium.
Key Match Facts (March 1, 2026)
| Category | Detail |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson (97* off 50 balls) |
| Top Bowler | Jasprit Bumrah (2/36) |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Next Step | India vs England (Semi-final 2) – March 5, 2026 |
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