India (199/5) storm into the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding five-wicket victory over the West Indies (195/4)

[jnaveen1980]

Yes varun looking a little suspect in the s8s, Axar too in the 2 games he played.

But England are much worse players of spin, and Archer has been copping plenty in this tournament. Newbie Rehan will be under plenty of semis pressure as well so he can be dealt with too, and Jacks while he has bowled well is at his core an up and down bowler who can be dealt with by your batsmen. You'll be fine.

Which bowler didn't suck in this world cup? Everyone got hit around at some point

 

[Mas-LFC]

Wait someone was waiting for you. Not sure if it was @Devadwal or @Rajdeep

Did they wanted to iftari with me? Wouldn’t mind sharing. Sharing is caring and form of charity in the deen.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I am a Shia Pakistani with Iranian and Bharatiya origin parents.

@Human786

 

[batandballbattle]

Which bowler didn't suck in this world cup? Everyone got hit around at some point

Generally speaking or just India's? I think if you're talking in general Rabada, Ngidi, Henry have been great

 

[Cricket Warrior]

 

[jnaveen1980]

Generally speaking or just India's? I think if you're talking in general Rabada, Ngidi, Henry have been great

Rabada was thrashed for two back to back sixes by Dube . People will go for runs at various points. This is T20.

 

[pakistani pride]

Pakistanis kay liye har jaggah zillat o ruswai hai.

India/ their opener batted really well and deserve the win. Not sure what Pak got to do with this?

 

[BDfanforever]

Hyperextension wala Bumrah is just too OP. Got the important wicket of Hetmeyer when was about to tee off.

Anyway, entertaining inning by Powell and Holder.

 

[jnaveen1980]

WI got the par score Slightly above par. 3 or 4 runs. But their spinners could not take advantage.

 

[shah9425]

Hopefully England will clean them up on Thursday

 

[Savak]

Very impressed with Sanju Sampson's batting. Pure cricketing shots. Loved the way he exploited the gaps in the field especially on the off side, something Pakistani players don't have the quality to do so. India's decision to open with him was a master stroke to counter the off spinners.

 

[sweep_shot]

Hopefully England will clean them up on Thursday

I hope so.

Go, England.

 

[batandballbattle]

Rabada was thrashed for two back to back sixes by Dube . People will go for runs at various points. This is T20.

Ok but overall rabada has been class
I was just saying Indian spinners have been looking a bit off colour, although I don't think it will matter that much against England

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ok but overall rabada has been class
I was just saying Indian spinners have been looking a bit off colour, although I don't think it will matter that much against England

Which spinners were not off color in India? Akeal hosein got pumped for runs. One of the renowned power play bowlers in world cricket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Can only really see SA beating them again, and they'll lose the semi as is tradition
Fairly easy wins against England and NZ coming up, they are going to go 3 in a row for ICC tournaments

No its gonna be a South Africa v India final

 

[batandballbattle]

No its gonna be a South Africa v India final

those two have certainly looked the best teams so far, but I can't ignore SA's abysmal KO record at the same time

 

[batandballbattle]

Which spinners were not off color in India? Akeal hosein got pumped for runs. One of the renowned power play bowlers in world cricket.

Yes pitches in india also a factor, none really condusive to spin. Would have been interesting to have one semi in colombo but alas we are nowhere near good enough to play in the semis

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes pitches in india also a factor, none really condusive to spin. Would have been interesting to have one semi in colombo but alas we are nowhere near good enough to play in the semis

No team is going to see off 4 overs of bowelrs just because he is a mystery spinner. They will find a way. Even Bumrah chose wrong options he was penalized.

 

[BDfanforever]

Very impressed with Sanju Sampson's batting. Pure cricketing shots. Loved the way he exploited the gaps in the field especially on the off side, something Pakistani players don't have the quality to do so. India's decision to open with him was a master stroke to counter the off spinners.

He is a mental midget, but on his day can get the job done. He will go into his usual shell as soon as Jofra starts his run-up though.

 

[deltexas]

He is a mental midget, but on his day can get the job done. He will go into his usual shell as soon as Jofra starts his run-up though.

But atleast he hits out or gets out. Doesnt waste balls or stat pad and then claim to be self called goat unlike _________.

So no issue there. Team is more important than any individual.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

those two have certainly looked the best teams so far, but I can't ignore SA's abysmal KO record at the same time

South Africa only had one blimp - 2024 T20 WC final. And I would put alot of that down to the brilliance of Bumrah and a freak catch. Other than that they have done good in knockouts and pressure matches. They have an identical record to India since last T20 World Cup. Both teams have lost one match - to each other

 

[nish_mate]

Funny a nation that has never progressed beyond minnows inspite of fanatical support of 170-200m, calling MotM of a knock out match a midget.....
Raab inhe aakal de zakaat main

 

[sweep_shot]

He is a mental midget, but on his day can get the job done. He will go into his usual shell as soon as Jofra starts his run-up though.

West Indies were bowling in a very retarded manner. Lots of full tosses, legside deliveries, wides etc.

Samson took advantage.

I don't think Samson is good enough to dominate like this against good attacks. He is mostly an IPL hack just like Abhishek, Rinku etc.

 

[Mockingbird]

He is a mental midget, but on his day can get the job done. He will go into his usual shell as soon as Jofra starts his run-up though.

Sanju Samson also has 2 t20 centuries in SA against the same team. Of all, he has the credentials to pull this off.

 

[Mockingbird]

West Indies were bowling in a very retarded manner. Lots of full tosses, legside deliveries, wides etc.

Samson took advantage.

I don't think Samson is good enough to dominate like this against good attacks. He is mostly an IPL hack just like Abhishek, Rinku etc.

Dude, you know the format of this WC and where it is being played, right? This is a T20 WC being played in India and not ODI/Test WC. It is perfectly fine to be a IPL hack for this WC.

 

[jnaveen1980]

South Africa only had one blimp - 2024 T20 WC final. And I would put alot of that down to the brilliance of Bumrah and a freak catch. Other than that they have done good in knockouts and pressure matches. They have an identical record to India since last T20 World Cup. Both teams have lost one match - to each other

There is a soft under belly for all teams. On turning tracks SA doesn't have bowlers to trouble others, or batsmen to handle. India's weakness soft under belly down the order. Now top of the order as well.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

There is a soft under belly for all teams. On turning tracks SA doesn't have bowlers to trouble others, or batsmen to handle. India's weakness soft under belly down the order. Now top of the order as well.

In these types of matches you can have unexpected performers. It's not like NZ and England don't have their weaknesses too.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

India took revenge for 2016 semi-final loss

 

[jnaveen1980]

In these types of matches you can have unexpected performers. It's not like NZ and England don't have their weaknesses too.

True. When all the focus is on one guy someone else steps up. Like in 2011 final Sehwag/Tendulkar had all the attention then Gambhir came out of syllabus . Same in 2007 final where focus was on Yuvraj singh he got out for duck Gambhir again made it count. Sometimes it helps people. All the focus was on Abhishek that kinda worked in favor of Samson. So it is always good to have match winners in the side. If you have 7 match winners you just need 1 to click.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Ultimately a cool and comfortable performance from India chasing a reasonably big score.

Congratulations to Indian posters on their team reaching the semi finals.

This has so far been their best performance of the tournament and bodes well for the semi.

 

[nish_mate]

Dude, you know the format of this WC and where it is being played, right? This is a T20 WC being played in India and not ODI/Test WC. It is perfectly fine to be a IPL hack for this WC.

Mate he/she/it will only be convinced when an Indian scores a 200 strike rate century on a Bangali khet facing the fearsome Bangalis selected and handpicked by Jamaati Yunus

 

[Mockingbird]

West Indies were bowling in a very retarded manner. Lots of full tosses, legside deliveries, wides etc.

Samson took advantage.

I don't think Samson is good enough to dominate like this against good attacks. He is mostly an IPL hack just like Abhishek, Rinku etc.

To add, you still need skills to even attack an average attack when chasing in a do or die match. Yesterday, Pakistan lost 36/8 against a very ordinary SL attack when everything was going for them.

Also, Samson didn’t hack at all during his innings today - those were all proper cricketing shots. He played the shots all over the ground and also ran his singles. He is a classic late player of the ball.