IND vs ENG: “Hundred doesn’t matter” – Sanju Samson after India sealing final berth

Sanju Samson (PC: Debasis Sen/RevSportz)

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson delivered a stunning knock as India entered the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a thrilling seven-run win over England in the semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on March 5.

During the post-match presentation, Samson reflected on his form and mindset during the innings and said, “Feels great, I knew I got some form going from the last game. I thought I need to make the most out of my form, gave myself extra time. We know no score is stoppable, wanted as much as possible. England came close, played really well. Good semi-final. You need to assess conditions, played a lot of cricket, chasing is easier.”

After the early wicket of Abhishek Sharma (9), Samson accelerated India’s innings with 89 runs off 42 balls, which includes eight boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of 211.90.

Samson also made a crucial contribution in the field when he ran out Jacob Bethell, who could have taken the game away from India with a sensational 105 off 48 balls.

Samson was named Player of the Match for his brilliant knock and said, “But the way myself and Ishan was batted, 250 should be possible. Very happy.” Ishan Kishan also played an important role with a quick 39 runs off 18 balls. Together, the duo added 97 runs off 45 balls, which pushed India to a massive total of 253/7.

Praising Jasprit Bumrah’s contribution in the high-pressure situation, he said, “All credit goes to Bumrah, once in a generation. Think this award should go to him. Unbelievable feeling to play here, we wanted to put in a positive result.”

Samson also reflected on his missed century for the second time and said, “Hundred doesn’t matter, it’s not a Test or an ODI game where you can go up and down. Happy to get whatever I’m getting and in a winning effort.” In the virtual quarter-final clash against West Indies in Kolkata also, Samson smashed a match-winning unbeaten 97 runs to win the match for the side.

India will now face the New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad on March 8 in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Also Read: “Pitch looked flat” – Ishan Kishan backs after posting 253 in Mumbai

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