India, March 2 -- Sanju Samson stood tall in India's commanding victory over West Indies on Sunday, a result that sealed their passage into the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Opening the innings in a demanding 196-run chase, Samson blended composure with authority, anchoring the pursuit from one end and ensuring the required rate never spiralled out of control. Even as wickets fell around him, there was little sign of anxiety in the Indian camp, thanks largely to his calm presence at the crease during his unbeaten 97-run knock.

The equation tightened briefly in the penultimate over, with 17 needed from the final two. Shamar Joseph struck by removing Hardik Pandya with the second ball, momentarily shifting the momentum. Shivam Dube walked in ...