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India vs West Indies, T20 World Cup Super 8 Highlights: Sanju Samson's 97* guides India into semi final

India Today Sports Desk
Kolkata,UPDATED: Mar 1, 2026 23:30 IST

India (IND) vs West Indies (WI), T20 World Cup Highlights: India have progressed into the semi-final of the tournament as Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 helps his team chase down 196 in 19.2 overs.

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India's Sanju Samson (AP Photo)
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the final Super 8 clash between India and West Indies from Kolkata

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23:30 IST:
The final four are here - It all came down to the final Super Eights game to seal the last semifinal spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India, South Africa, England, and New Zealand are the four sides left standing, each having fought tooth and nail to stay in the hunt. The teams will get a couple of days’ break before the knockout stage kicks off. The action begins with the first semifinal, as South Africa and New Zealand face off at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, 4th March with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT. The second semifinal sees defending champions India going up against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday, 5th March with the first ball set for 1.30 pm GMT. But do make sure to join us for all the pre-match build up and analysis a lot in advance. Take care, cheers!
23:25 IST:
The victorious Indian captain - Suryakumar Yadav expresses immense pride in his team for treating this high-stakes clash as a do-or-die quarter-final and advancing to the semi-finals. He reserves special praise for Sanju Samson, asserting that this match-winning inning is just a reward for his character and relentless hard work. Surya explains that the decision to chase was a tactical one, as the team felt confident chasing any total near 200, given the dew factor and the venue's reputation. While acknowledging the upcoming semi-final against England, he insists the squad will savour the moment before shifting focus upon landing in Mumbai. He concludes by emphasizing that his side is encouraged to remain courageous and play their natural game, noting that maintaining one's approach is the best way to handle the inevitable pressure and butterflies of a key game.
23:32 IST:
The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope reflects on the defeat. He says that their total of 195 was perhaps slightly below par, especially on a ground suited for chasing. He admits the batting start was not ideal and that the team could have pushed a bit harder in the final overs. Still, he feels reaching 190-plus gave them some hope. He also praises Sanju Samson for his composed innings, noting that 190-odd remained a workable target, though a few extra runs at the back end might have helped. Hope singles out Jasprit Bumrah as a key threat, noting that whenever he has the ball in hand, something is likely to happen. He highlights Bumrah’s role in breaking the partnership at a crucial stage when Shimron Hetmyer was in good form, saying that if Hetmyer had continued, he could have posted another big score. Hope describes Bumrah as one of India’s key bowlers who steps up when needed, making it a decisive moment in the game.
23:21 IST:
... It is time to hear from the captains ...
23:20 IST:
West Indies had runs on the board - Choosing to bowl first, India let early chances slip, missing a run-out and putting down a couple of catches as well. The lifelines proved costly as the West Indies openers settled in nicely. Varun Chakravarthy broke the stand in his first over, but Shimron Hetmyer’s fearless approach kept the momentum firmly with the visitors. With things threatening to drift, Suryakumar Yadav turned to his trump card, Jasprit Bumrah, who struck twice in the space of three balls to pull things back. The scoring dipped briefly, but a late flourish from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell, in a breezy 76-run alliance in the death overs ensured West Indies finished on a high.
23:24 IST:
They tried hard, but it wasn't to be - West Indies came in with the comfort of defending a huge total. In high-pressure, do-or-die matches like this, 195 can feel like an extra 15 to 20 runs psychologically. Yet, their bowlers struggled to find the penetration in the middle overs, a phase where West Indies had usually been so effective. As dew started settling in deeper into the chase, controlling line and length became increasingly difficult, leading to several full tosses that the batters eagerly punished. Overall, the bowlers couldn’t operate as a cohesive unit this time, and that’s where the match slipped away.
23:11 IST:
A historic run chase - Coming into this clash, India carried a kind of embarrassing record when it came to chasing totals above 160 in T20 World Cups. They had managed it only three times, with Virat Kohli being the top scorer in all of those innings. India needed someone to step up to break that cycle and it was Sanju Samson, who not only scored the highest individual score by any Indian in the T20 World Cup, but stayed till the end and got the job done for the team, fittingly hitting the winning runs as well.
23:11 IST:
Sanju to the rescue - With his last half century coming way back in the Asia Cup of 2025, against Oman, Sanju Samson's form was seriously under the scanner. He was guilty of not converting his 20s and 30s into substantial scores. But on the biggest occasions, a man shows his true mettle and Samson did just that. He compiled a composed and responsible half-century, building pivotal partnerships first with Tilak Varma (of 42 runs) and then with Hardik Pandya, adding 38 runs, which kept India firmly afloat in the chase.
23:00 IST:
An anxious start in the chase - India got off to a sloppy start in what was a massive run chase of 196 to get through to the semis. Abhishek Sharma's underwhelming run continued with the bat as he was fished out early, and with Kishan too gone cheaply, India were pegged back at 41/2, pushed back for a huge rebuild. The challenge was to not get into a defensive shell and also prevent the asking rate from getting out of hand. At halfway, India were 97/2 with the partnership between Sanju and SKY brewing nicely along.
23:06 IST:
PLAYER OF THE MATCH -  Sanju Samson deservingly receives the award for his unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, an innings he describes as deeply significant following a career of fluctuating fortunes and personal doubts. He credits his success to years of hard work and the invaluable experience gained from observing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during his decade-long association with the national team and also from playing in the IPL. Samson explains that he remained focused solely on his specific role, taking the chase one ball at a time without anticipating such a spectacular outcome. He concludes by acknowledging that while internal what-if anxieties persisted, the unwavering support from his teammates helped him overcome those mental hurdles to deliver this match-winning contribution.
23:02 IST:
India clinch semi-final berth - India secure a five-wicket victory over the West Indies in this high-stakes encounter. In a high-pressure chase of 196, the Indian batters displayed remarkable composure and intent, successfully hunting down the target to keep their title defence alive. This clinical win ensures India’s progression to the semi-finals, where they are now set for a blockbuster showdown against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
22:47 IST:
19.2: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, FOUR! SANJU SAMSON DOES IT FOR INDIA! The Men in Blue are through to the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026. The roar at Eden Gardens is deafening. Sanju Samson drops to one knee in pure relief, gazes up at the heavens, and exhales a long, contented sigh. It’s another full-length delivery around middle, Sanju Samson gets forward and lofts it over mid on for a boundary. Even without getting it perfectly off the middle, he gets enough on it to clear the leaping fielder. INDIA WIN BY 5 WICKETS WITH 4 BALLS LEFT!
22:54 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI: Fans react on Sanju Samson's innings

22:46 IST:
19.1: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, SIX! THAT IS A MIGHTY HIT! Shepherd misses his yorker and pays the price, slipping in a full-length delivery angled at the leg-stump line. Sanju Samson steps in and unleashes a beautiful whip, sending it soaring over mid-wicket with authority. SCORES ARE LEVEL.
23:00 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

T20 World Cup live: Fans go berserk on social media

22:57 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

India vs West Indies Live score: Samson becomes sensation on social media

22:46 IST:
Sanju Samson will be on strike at the start of the last over. 7 runs needed off the final over. Romario Shepherd will be bowling it.
Score 189/5
BatsmanShivam Dube 8(4b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerShamar Joseph 4-0-42-2
22:45 IST:
18.6: Shamar Joseph to Shivam Dube, Two leg byes! Good running. Full and angled at the pads, Shivam Dube fails to flick it away as he plays all around the line and wears on the front pad. The ball then trickles through the vacant mid-wicket region. With no fielder there, Shamar Joseph himself dashes across to chase the ball, but by then, the batters cross each other twice.
22:44 IST:
18.5: Shamar Joseph to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Into the single digits now! Joseph goes for the yorker, but misses it and slips in a full toss outside off. Shivam Dube blasts it past the point region for a cracking boundary.
22:43 IST:
18.4: Shamar Joseph to Shivam Dube, Very full, outside off, Dube squeezes it out to point. No run. Precious dot ball.
22:42 IST:
A boundary first up from Dube and it eases the nerves in the crowd. 13 now needed off the last 9 balls. 
22:42 IST:
18.3: Shamar Joseph to Shivam Dube, FOUR! What a shot! Sheer muscle power from Dube. Just shows how little the margin of error is. A low full toss on middle. Shivam brings the bottom hand to play and whips it powerfully between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
22:41 IST:
Shivam Dube walks out next in the middle for India. Still 17 needed off the last 10 balls.
22:40 IST:
18.2: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, OUT! CAUGHT! Another twist and Holder ensures that there is no error this time around. Joseph misses his yorker, delivering a low full toss angling at the off stump line. Hardik Pandya, deep in his crease, shuffles slightly and lifts his front leg, aiming to heave it on the leg side. He can’t get under it and shuts the bat face early. Gets it sliced towards extra cover where Holder holds on to it.
22:39 IST:
18.1: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, A dot to kick off the 19th. Over the wicket, Shamar fires in a yorker that tails in and follows Hardik Pandya. Deep in his crease, Pandya does well to clear his front leg, but can’t squeeze it out.
22:43 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: Sanju eclipses Kohli

Sanju Samson has now eclipsed Virat Kohli to register the highest score by an Indian during a chase in T20 World Cup history. Kohli had scored 82* against Australia and Pakistan in 2016 and 2022, respectively. Samson, however, has surpassed him with his classy knock in Kolkata.

22:40 IST:
Shamar Joseph to bowl the penultimate over.
22:40 IST:
India need 17 runs off the last 2 overs to win this contest. We might see one of the two go big in this over.
Score 179/4
BatsmanHardik Pandya 17(12b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerJason Holder 4-0-38-2
22:38 IST:
17.6: Jason Holder to Hardik Pandya, On a length around off, Hardik Pandya flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single to close the over.
22:37 IST:
17.5: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, Low full toss, on middle and leg, Sanju Samson tucks this through mid on for a single.
22:36 IST:
17.4: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, FOUR​​! Sanju Samson, at it again. Back of a length wide of off, Sanju Samson hangs onto the back foot and cuts this through the backward point region for a boundary.
22:36 IST:
17.3: Jason Holder to Hardik Pandya, A tad too full, on middle and leg, Hardik Pandya flicks this through the square leg region and takes one.
22:35 IST:
17.2: Jason Holder to Hardik Pandya, Wide yorker, outside off. Hardik Pandya looks to get bat on ball but fails to do so.
22:34 IST:
17.1: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, Slower one, yorker on off, Sanju Samson tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.
Score 171/4
BatsmanHardik Pandya 15(9b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerRomario Shepherd 2-0-24-0
22:34 IST:
16.6: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Muscled away for a boundary. Pitched up, wide of off, Hardik Pandya steps across, digs deep, gets underneath the ball and smashes this over extra cover for four more runs. Strong core into this stroke from Hardik.
22:35 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: A costly drop!

Jason Holder gave Hardik Pandya a reprieve on 9, dropping a straightforward catch at cover. The seamer had been taken for 14 runs in his previous over, and he has now added to his misery with the dropped chance. This could well prove to be a huge moment in the game.

22:33 IST:
16.5: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Full and wide outside off, Sanju Samson plays this late, opens his bat face and guides this to deep third for a single.
22:32 IST:
16.5: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, WIDE! Another slower one, way too wide outside off. Sanju Samson leaves it. Wide again.
22:31 IST:
16.4: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Yorker, on middle and off, Hardik Pandya looks for the flick but gets it edged off the outside through backward point for a run.
22:31 IST:
16.4: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Fingers rolled over this short one, way too wide of off. Hardik Pandya leaves it. Wide given.
22:30 IST:
16.3: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Full and on the pads, Sanju Samson leans ahead and flicks this through the backward square leg region for a single.
22:29 IST:
16.2: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, Full and wide of off, Hardik Pandya drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
22:29 IST:
16.1: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, DROPPED! Holder of all the people. That is what pressure makes one do. Short and wide of off, Hardik Pandya smashes this flat to the left of Jason Holder at extra cover but Holder fails to grab it and despite a couple of juggles he ends up dropping it. 
22:28 IST:
16.1: Romario Shepherd to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Full and way too wide of off, Hardik Pandya leaves it. Wided.
Score 160/4
BatsmanSanju Samson 79(43b 10*4 3*6)
BowlerShamar Joseph 3-0-34-1
23:02 IST:
15.6: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Poor from Shamar Joseph and he gets the treatment! He fires one on the pads, but it is the low full toss and Sanju needs no second invitation to tickle it finer to the deep fine leg fence.
23:05 IST:
15.5: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, A low full toss angling into Hardik Pandya’s pads, and he whips it away to deep backward square leg for just a single.
23:05 IST:
15.4: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Tries the yorker, but slips in a full toss, on off, Samson whips it through mid-wicket for a comfortable single.
23:05 IST:
15.3: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Fullish ball, around off, Pandya caresses it to deep extra cover for a single.
23:02 IST:
15.3: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, WIDE! Sprays it down leg, full in length, Hardik gets inside the line to leave.
23:02 IST:
15.2: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, Slows it up, full and outside off, Hardik Pandya attempts to smash it away to the off side, but only gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls into the square leg region and the batters cross for a single. With no fielder in the vicinity, they turn back for the second. But in the process Hardik collides with Joseph en route but completes the double in time. Both raise hands in apology in good spirits.
23:02 IST:
15.1: Shamar Joseph to Hardik Pandya, FOUR! Helped away! Not a good ball from Shamar with fine leg up in the ring. Errs it on the pads, full in length. Hardik Pandya uses the pace and flicks it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. 150 UP FOR INDIA!
22:23 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

T20 World Cup live score: Varma gone!

Tilak Varma has returned to his best following his aggressive innings against Zimbabwe. The left-hander took on Jason Holder and looked determined to take India over the line. However, his knock was cut short by a stunning catch from Shimron Hetmyer at mid-off. India have lost a wicket against the run of play. Can West Indies claw their way back into the match?

22:22 IST:
Still 10 an over needed as India need 50 more to win off the last 5 overs. Shamar Joseph has been called back into the attack.
Score 146/4
BatsmanSanju Samson 74(41b 9*4 3*6)
BowlerJason Holder 3-0-30-2
22:21 IST:
14.6: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Much needed for India! Outside off on a hard length, Sanju Samson stays put, throws his bat at it and square cuts it powerfully through cover and point for a boundary. That has travelled to the ropes at the rate of knots.
22:20 IST:
14.5: Jason Holder to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length outside off from over the wicket. Hardik presses forward, lifts his hands high, and pats it past the diving fielder at backward point for a single.
22:20 IST:
Hardik Pandya walks out to replace Tilak Varma with India still needing 55 off the last 32 balls.
22:19 IST:
14.4: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, OUT! CAUGHT! A wicket against the run of play and it is Jason Holder again who provides a massive breakthrough for his side. Holder serves it outside off, and on a fuller length. Tilak Varma bends his back knee low and tries to smash it over the cover fielder, but fails to get underneath the ball nicely. Toe ends it flatly over the mid off fielder, but Shimron Hetmyer is alert to the situation as he times the leap nicely and takes a fabulous overhead catch. A good knock from Tilak comes to an end. India are 141/4 and need 55 from 32 balls.
22:18 IST:
14.3: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, FOUR! That has been CRRRRRRUNCHED! Holder goes full and wide again, Tilak Varma liberates his arms wide and spanks it over the cover fielder for a cracking boundary. He moves to 27 off 14 balls.
22:17 IST:
14.2: Jason Holder to Tilak Varma, Full and outside off, Tilak slaps it away, but cannot get it past the cover-point region. 59 needed off 34.
22:16 IST:
14.1: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, Low full toss, on off, Sanju drills it straight down the ground for a single. Long off cuts it off to his right.
22:16 IST:
DRINKS BREAK. Are there any nails left to chew? It is poised really nicely at the moment and two double digit overs have brought a lot of momentum in this Indian chase. 60 runs needed off the last 36 balls. 10s an over is the required rate. 7 wickets in hand. In modern-day cricket, it is very much doable. But in a do-or-die game, it carries an extra weight as well. West Indies need a couple of wickets to arrest the momentum. But who will it be for them to do so? Hope goes to his silent assassin - Jason Holder. His figures read 2-0-20-1 so far.
Score 136/3
BatsmanTilak Varma 23(12b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerRoston Chase 2-0-18-0
22:12 IST:
13.6: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, SIX! The Indian dugout can sense another semi-final, it feels. Tossed up, around off, Tilak Varma backs away and swings at it. Smashes this up and over the long on fence for a huge six. The equation might be asking the Indian side to go at 10 an over but the body language of the Indian players is gesturing that they are in total control at this point.
22:11 IST:
13.5: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, Excellent running between the wickets. A tad short around off, Tilak Varma cuts this to deep point for a couple of runs. Even the slightest of mix-ups might have gotten either batter in trouble but excellent communication between Sanju and Tilak converts this single to two.
22:11 IST:
13.4: Roston Chase to Sanju Samson, Fired onto the pads, Sanju Samson nudges this through mid on for another strike rotation.
22:10 IST:
13.3: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, Darted into the batter, Tilak Varma tucks this through mid-wicket for a single. 
22:09 IST:
13.2: Roston Chase to Sanju Samson, Fired around off, Sanju Samson pumps this down to long off for a run. 
22:09 IST:
13.1: Roston Chase to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Too hot to handle is Sanju right now. Roston Chase comes around the stumps, bowls it full and wide of off, Sanju Samson plays this off his back foot and just guides this in the gap through backward point for a boundary.
22:12 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: Samson, Tilak take on Shamar

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have taken on Shamar Joseph in his second over, whacking him for 17 runs. It was much needed for India, who had scored 13 runs since the tenth over. The duo need to continue their stand and take India closer to the target.

22:09 IST:
Just the over India needed to get back on track. But they are still 75 runs adrift and they have 7 overs left. The camera pans out on the buggy cam and there is clear evidence of dew formation on the ground. The outfield has gone very greasy as well. Something we saw on 12.5 when Rutherford slipped while stopping a boundary.
Score 121/3
BatsmanTilak Varma 14(9b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerShamar Joseph 2-0-20-1
22:07 IST:
12.6: Shamar Joseph to Tilak Varma, Short and on off, Tilak Varma leaves it. Tilak was expecting a wide but the umpire calls it a fair delivery and that's what matters. 17 runs from the over. 
22:07 IST:
12.5: Shamar Joseph to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Make it three in a row and the Windies are feeling the pressure. Low full toss, on middle and leg, Tilak Varma clips this off his pads through square leg and was looking for two initially. Sherfane Rutherford rushes across to his left from deep mid-wicket and puts in a slide but because of the dew, he falls over and the ball goes underneath him for four.
22:06 IST:
12.4: Shamar Joseph to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Tilak. Slower one from Shamar Joseph, on a length, wide of off, Tilak Varma uses the depth of the crease, plants his back foot deep inside the crease and cuts this through the backward point region for four more. 
22:05 IST:
12.3: Shamar Joseph to Tilak Varma, FOUR! WOW... Gorgeous from Tilak Varma. Good length, around off, not that bad a delivery but Tilak Varma takes a good stride out in front, presents a full face of his bat, extends his arms and lofts this almost all the way for a biggie but the ball lands just inside and bounces over the long off fence. 
22:04 IST:
12.2: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Short and wide of off, Sanju Samson cuts this to the right of sweeper cover for a single.
22:03 IST:
12.1: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, FOUR! CRUNCHED! Pitched up, around off, Sanju Samson goes back inside the crease and smashes this straight past the bowler for a boundary down to the long off fence.
22:07 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

India vs West Indies live: Chase tightens screws!

Roston Chase bowled a brilliant first over, conceding just three runs. West Indies are back in the contest, with the required run rate for India climbing to 11.5. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma now need to build a solid partnership to steer India out of trouble.

22:05 IST:
India now need 92 off the last 8 overs.
22:05 IST:
A very neat over from Chase. Just 3 runs from it. Shamar Joseph to continue from this end.
Score 104/3
BatsmanTilak Varma 2(5b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerRoston Chase 1-0-3-0
22:02 IST:
11.6: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, Chase does not leave the line of the stumps and lands it on a good length, following the batter on the leg stump. Tilak is cramped for space and bunts it back to the bowler.
22:02 IST:
11.5: Roston Chase to Sanju Samson, Flat and short, sliding across off, Sanju Samson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more. Can Chase get out of the over safely? 
22:01 IST:
11.4: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, In line of the sticks again, on a fractionally fuller length, Tilak turns it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:01 IST:
11.3: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, So far, so good by Chase. Stump-to-stump line, on a good length, Varma punches it back to the bowler.
22:00 IST:
11.2: Roston Chase to Tilak Varma, Darted on a length, on middle, Varma rocks back and punches it to cover.
21:59 IST:
11.1: Roston Chase to Sanju Samson, From around the stump. A touch short, on leg, Sanju hangs back and nurdles it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:00 IST:
With Tilak Varma new at the crease, maybe Shai Hope would turn to Roston Chase. An off-spinner against the left-hander and despite the match-up with Sanju Samson, Roston Chase would be a good option to bowl here. Just as we thought, Roston Chase has been brought into the attack. 95 more needed off the last 9 overs.
Score 101/3
BatsmanSanju Samson 56(32b 6*4 3*6)
BowlerShamar Joseph 1-0-3-1
21:59 IST:
10.6: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Fires it on a straight line, full and on middle and leg. Sanju goes deep in the crease and knocks it down to long on for a single. Only 3 runs and a wicket from this over.
21:57 IST:
10.5: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Much fuller and on the stumps, Samson drives it dead-straight and the ball crashes into the stumps at the non-striker's end.
21:59 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: A crucial partnership ends!

Shamar Joseph struck in his very first over of the innings as Suryakumar Yadav holed out to deep point. Suryakumar and Samson had added 58 runs for the third wicket off 35 balls. It was a much-needed breakthrough for West Indies, who have clawed their way back into the match.

21:56 IST:
10.4: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle, Sanju smacks it away, but straight to mid off.
21:55 IST:
10.3: Shamar Joseph to Tilak Varma, 100 UP FOR INDIA! Back of a length, around off, punched crisply in front of square on the off side for a single.
21:55 IST:
Tilak Varma walks out next to bat.
21:54 IST:
10.2: Shamar Joseph to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! That's a fabulous catch from Rutherford and Shamar Joseph breaks the partnership for the third wicket upon his introduction. A full-length delivery just outside off. Suryakumar stays leg side of the line and looks to pump it over cover, but doesn’t quite middle it. The fielder at deep backward point, Sherfane Rutherford, sprints to his left, dives forward, and pulls off a sharp low catch, despite the ball dipping on him. Suryakumar Yadav trudges off in disappointment and one can spot many glum faces in the crowd. India are 99/3, chasing 196.
21:53 IST:
10.1: Shamar Joseph to Sanju Samson, Short of a good length, on middle and leg, Sanju tucks it off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.
21:53 IST:
45 runs since the end of the Powerplay for India. The chase is gathering some steam now as this partnership has blossomed very nicely. India need 98 from the last 10 overs. Shamar Joseph has been introduced into the attack. His extra-pace might just topple this pair.
Score 98/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 54(28b 6*4 3*6)
BowlerGudakesh Motie 2-0-18-0
21:51 IST:
9.6: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Darted on the pads, Sanju Samson casually tucks this through mid-wicket for a single to end the over.
21:51 IST:
9.5: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Quicker one, on off, Sanju Samson pushes this to the left of the bowler for no run.
21:49 IST:
9.4: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, FOUR! FIFTY FOR SANJU! A tad short and wide of off, Sanju Samson waits for it on his back foot and punches this through the cover-point region for a boundary to bring up his half-century. A scratchless innings from Sanju so far.
21:49 IST:
9.3: Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and on leg, Suryakumar Yadav flicks this to long on for a run. 
21:49 IST:
9.2: Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, DROPPED! Slice of luck for Suryakumar Yadav as Gudakesh Motie drops a caught and bowled opportunity. Full and on middle and off, Suryakumar Yadav looks to flick this down the ground but doesn't get right underneath it. Ends up hitting this straight back to the bowler. Motie only manages to get a bit of hand behind the ball before the ball deflects off his palm to mid on for no run.
21:48 IST:
9.1: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Floated around off, Sanju Samson punches this in the gap through point for a single. 
Score 91/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 48(24b 5*4 3*6)
BowlerRomario Shepherd 1-0-13-0
21:49 IST:
8.6: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Hit too well for a single. Full and around off, Sanju Samson nails the off-drive to perfection but finds the foot of Romario Shepherd in the way. The ball deflects off Shepherd's foot to mid-wicket for a single. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav.
21:49 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

India vs West Indies live: Samson on the charge!

Sanju Samson has looked so composed in the middle as he starts shifting gears alongside Suryakumar Yadav. It's a crucial innings for the opener who has earned his place back in the playing XI after tumultous few months.

21:46 IST:
8.5: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, In the channel from Romario Shepherd, around off, shaping a hint away after hitting the deck. Sanju Samson looks to work this around mid-wicket but the ball shapes away and the batter gets beaten. A polite appeal for caught behind from the Windies skipper but the umpire turns it down.
21:46 IST:
8.4: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, FOUR! A boundary to follow the biggie. Pitched up, around middle and off, Sanju Samson shuffles back and front and presents the full face of his bat at it. Punches this down the ground to the left of Gudakesh Motie at long on for a boundary. Samuel Badree on air informs that Samson has crossed the 40-run mark after 12 innings in this format.
21:44 IST:
8.3: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, SIX! Sanju at his very best. Slower one, in the slot around off, Sanju Samson takes a babystep in front and then goes back inside the crease to get a stable platform to swing from. Smashes this over the fence towards the left of long off for a biggie.
21:44 IST:
8.2: Romario Shepherd to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length around the pads this time. Suryakumar Yadav flicks this down to long on and rotates the strike again.
21:43 IST:
8.1: Romario Shepherd to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle and off, Sanju Samson drills this down to long off for one.
21:44 IST:
Romario Shepherd is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Jason Holder.
Score 78/2
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 16(12b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerGudakesh Motie 1-0-11-0
21:42 IST:
7.6: Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! That's bread and butter for SKY! Motie errs in both, line and length. Pushes it full and down leg. Suryakumar Yadav brings the sweep shot and beats the diving short fine leg fielder to his left for a boundary. The partnership is now worth 37 runs between SKY and Sanju.
21:44 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Sanju and Surya in solid 37-run partnership

A terrific partnership this. 37 runs in 21 balls so far between Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. 

Sanju Samson has taken all the risks so far. He has tried to attack early in an over, hitting boundaries in the first ball and taking pressure of himself and Suryakumar Yadav. 

Suryakumar started cautiously, but he has joined the party. 

India need this partnership to flourish. 

21:41 IST:
7.5: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Drags the length back, on off, Sanju tucks it off the back foot to long on and gets an easy single.
21:41 IST:
7.4: Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, Loops it up, full and on middle, SKY chips it on a couple of bounces to long on for a run.
21:40 IST:
7.3: Gudakesh Motie to Suryakumar Yadav, Drifts back in from off, on a length, Suryakumar Yadav watchfully taps it to the cover-point region.
21:40 IST:
7.2: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, Full and around off, Sanju plays off the front foot and caresses it past mid off for a single.
21:39 IST:
7.1: Gudakesh Motie to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Up and over! A bit of loosener from Motie to start with. A half tracker, outside off. Sanju Samson stands tall and smashes it up and between cover and mid off for a boundary. Sanju moves to 34 (17). Striking at 200.
21:39 IST:
Gudakesh Motie has been brought into the attack. Left-arm orthodox against two right-handers...
Score 67/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 30(16b 3*4 2*6)
BowlerJason Holder 2-0-20-1
21:38 IST:
6.6: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, Short and slow, nipping in at head height. Sanju controls the pull shot along the ground. Gets a single at deep square leg.
21:37 IST:
6.5: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length on off, Suryakumar Yadav pushes this down to long off for a strike rotaiton on the very first ball of the over.
21:37 IST:
6.4: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX! A Surya special. Good length around off, SKY shuffles across the stumps and flicks this in a very Surya style for a biggie deep into the crowd towards the deep backward square leg region. This will give the Indian skipper and the fans a lot of confidence. 
21:36 IST:
6.3: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, On a good length, on top of off, Sanju Samson lets the ball arrive and nudges it using soft hands to the widish mid-wicket region for a single.
21:35 IST:
6.2: Jason Holder to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Swatted powerfully! Samson stands tall on this short ball, around off and takes a stride back to flat bat it to the right of mid off for a cracking four.
21:34 IST:
6.1: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, Slightly fuller and on middle and leg, Suryakumar whips off the inner half to deep backward square leg for a single.
21:36 IST:
DRINKS BREAK! India's 53/2 meets West Indies' 45/0 after the Powerplay. But picking up two big wickets will make the Men in Maroon feel that they have done a good job so far with the ball. India need a stable partnership and the current pair will need to take it deep. Sanju Samson has got off to a start, but as has been the case, he hasn't been able to convert those into big scores. This is the opportunity for him to step up from the front.  From the Windies' point of view, a wicket or two in a quick span will massively tilt the game in their favor. They have been spotless in the field so far, completely in contrast with their counterparts who had a few too many sloppy moments in the field. With 143 needed off 84 balls, Jason Holder (1-0-6-1) to bowl after the hydration break.
Score 53/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 24(13b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerMatthew Forde 3-0-22-0
21:30 IST:
5.6: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, Short and wide of off, Sanju Samson looks to play the square cut but ends up chopping this off the under-edge towards the keeper's left for no run. 53/2 off the first 6 overs. 
21:32 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Will India be happy with that powerplay?

India have reached 53/2 at the end of six overs. 

They would have taken that, had they not lost two of their most aggressive batters. 

West Indies took their catches wonderfully well. A big kudos to their planning as they stuck with Akeal Hossein despite having Abhishek Sharma in the middle. 

Pressure on Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson. India need a big partnership here. The message would have come in the drinks break. 

21:29 IST:
5.5: Matthew Forde to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length on middle and off, slanting back into the batter. Suryakumar Yadav milks this through mid-wicket for a strike rotation.
21:29 IST:
5.4: Matthew Forde to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length, into the batter, on middle and leg. Suryakumar Yadav pushes this to the right of Matthew Forde in his followthrough.
21:28 IST:
5.3: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, LEG BYE! Good length, around the pads, Sanju Samson gets it brushed off his pads to square leg for a leg bye.
21:27 IST:
5.2: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, FOUR! A scratchy boundary for Sanju. Full and wide of off, Sanju Samson chases this and goes after it, looking to play the lofted drive. Gets it sliced off the outside of his bat and the ball lands beyond backward point and races away to the fence for four. 50 UP FOR INDIA!
21:28 IST:
Aksahy Ramesh

Super 8 live score: 50 up for India, big night for Suryakumar Yadav

Big night for Suryakumar Yadav this! The captain needs to step up and get a big one. 

Sanju Samson, on the other hand, is trying his best to keep the scoreboard moving. 

He has raced to 24 off 12 as India go past 50 in the sixth over. 

21:27 IST:
5.1: Matthew Forde to Suryakumar Yadav, Back of a length around the pads, Suryakumar Yadav tucks this along the ground to deep square leg and takes one.
21:26 IST:
5.1: Matthew Forde to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! Forde errs in line and bowls one down the leg. Wide given.
Score 45/2
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 1(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJason Holder 1-0-6-1
21:25 IST:
4.6: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, Short and wide outside off, Suryakumar Yadav cuts this to deep point and takes a single. 
21:24 IST:
4.5: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, TWO LEG BYES! On a length, drifting down the leg. Suryakumar Yadav goes for a flick but misses again. This time SKY gets it brushed off his thigh pad to fine leg for a couple.
21:23 IST:
4.5: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! Good length, going down the leg. Suryakumar Yadav goes for a flick and misses. Wided.
21:23 IST:
4.4: Jason Holder to Suryakumar Yadav, Hard length, slanting into the batter, Suryakumar Yadav blocks this one. 
21:24 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

T20 World Cup Live Score: Ishan Kishan finds the deep mid-wicket fielder

Is that the end of the powerplay onslaught that India were looking for?

Jason Holder strikes in his first over.

Ishan Kishan connected it, but he didn't have the power to clear the mid-wicket boundary. 

And West Indies have taken two good catches already. 

21:23 IST:
A picture perfect start for West Indies. In walks the skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, at number 4.
21:22 IST:
4.3: Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, OUT! CAUGHT! Shimron Hetmyer catches another one in the deep and India are 2 down for 41. Short pitched, around middle and off, Ishan Kishan takes on the boundary rider and goes for the pull. Doesn't hit from the middle of his bat and ends up finding the safest pair of hands for the Windies. Shimron Hetmyer moves a bit to his right at deep square leg and holds onto it.
21:21 IST:
4.2: Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Pitched up, around middle and off, Ishan Kishan takes a babystep towards the pitch of the ball and lofts this up and over the fielder at extra cover for a boundary. 
21:20 IST:
4.1: Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Short and wide of off, Ishan Kishan goes for the square cut but misses out.
21:25 IST:
Will we see third over on a trot from Akeal Hosein, or an off-spinner against Ishan Kishan? No more spin, for now, says Shai Hope as Jason Holder comes into the attack.
Score 37/1
BatsmanIshan Kishan 6(3b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMatthew Forde 2-0-15-0
21:19 IST:
3.6: Matthew Forde to Ishan Kishan, Full and around the fourth stump, jagging back in. Kishan tries to drive it away to the off side, but inside edges it to the square leg region for a single.
21:21 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Abhishek's lack of confidence showed there

It was a half-tracker from Akeal Hossein. It was there to be jhit. Abhishek got into positon early, but he lacked conviction in his shot. He tried to clear the mid-wicket ropes, but he was not able to connect it properly.

It was the shot of a man who lacked confidence. It showed in the way he took his time to get going. Barring the game against Zimbabwe where he scored a fifty, Abhishek has had a tournament to forget. 

Tonight has been forgettable. He managed just 10 off 11 balls and dropped two catches. 

21:18 IST:
3.5: Matthew Forde to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Whipped away! Slants back in from off to middle, on a fullish length. Ishan Kishan gets under the ball nicely and whips it over mid-wicket for a boundary on the bounce.
21:17 IST:
3.4: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, Full and in front of the sticks, Sanju Samson knocks it straight down the ground, to the left of mid on who makes a diving half-stop. A single. 
21:17 IST:
3.3: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, Full and straight, around off, Sanju Samson gets on the front foot and drives it straight to the cover fielder.
21:16 IST:
3.2: Matthew Forde to Ishan Kishan, From around the stump. This is bashed on the length, outside off, Kishan punches it through backward point for a single.
21:16 IST:
3.1: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, On a good length, nipping back in from middle. Sanju Samson plays off the back foot and wrists it to deep backward square leg for a single.
21:18 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: Abhishek's horror night

Sanju Samson has shifted gears after a slowish start as he takes down Akeal Hosein in the third over. However, India lost their first wicket as Abhishek Sharma ended up getting holed out at deep square leg. 

21:15 IST:
Ishan Kishan walks out to replace Abhishek Sharma at 3. 
Score 29/1
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 10(11b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerAkeal Hosein 2-0-22-1
21:18 IST:
2.6: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, OUT! STRAIGHT UP THE CHIMNEY AND GONE! Deadly silence at the Eden Gardens and Abhishek Sharma's underwhelming run continues in this T20 World Cup. Hosein bowls from around the stump and goes short into the pitch, on the leg stump. Abhishek Sharma's eyes light up as he rocks back to pull but loses his shape completely in an attempt to hit it too hard. Only manages a fat top edge. The ball spoons high up over the square leg region. Shimron Hetmyer covers a lot of ground by running off the ropes. Tracks the trajectory nicely and takes a fine catch. India are 29/1, chasing 196.
21:13 IST:
2.5: Akeal Hosein to Sanju Samson, In-angler, on a good length, around off, Sanju waits back and knocks it past the bowler's left for a single.
21:13 IST:
Shai Hope has jogged his way to Akeal Hosein, as Akeal Hosein might be feeling the pressure with the onslaught from Sanju Samson. 
21:12 IST:
2.4: Akeal Hosein to Sanju Samson, SIX! Powerful strike! Drags it down again on middle, Sanju Samson picks the length in a trice and with no intentions to keep it down, he pulls it perfectly over deep mid-wicket for a cracking six.
21:11 IST:
2.3: Akeal Hosein to Sanju Samson, Drags it down and it cuts back in from off, Sanju Samson punches it off the back foot to cover.
21:11 IST:
2.2: Akeal Hosein to Sanju Samson, SIX! Good hit! Too full, darted on the leg stump. Samson gets low and slog sweeps it behind deep backward square leg for a huge six.
21:10 IST:
2.1: Akeal Hosein to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Scythed away! Sanju shuffles outside leg before the ball is delivered. Akeal lands it short, and outside off. Sanju Samson throws kitchen sink at it and smashes it past cover and backward point for a boundary.
21:12 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

IND vs WI Live: Sanju and Abhishek watchful against new ball

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have been cautious against the new ball as the duo has refrained from taking any unnecessary risks and are willing to save their wicket inside the powerplay. 

Score 12/0
BatsmanSanju Samson 1(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMatthew Forde 1-0-7-0
21:09 IST:
1.6: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, Good length, slightly straighter, tucked away to deep square leg for one.
21:08 IST:
1.5: Matthew Forde to Sanju Samson, Gem of a delivery! Oh, and Sanju nearly gets knocked over first ball. The in-between length, outside off and Forde gets the ball to seam back in a long way. Sanju Samson plays all over the ball and gets beaten on the inside edge, as the ball just skims over the top of middle stump.
21:07 IST:
1.4: Matthew Forde to Abhishek Sharma, Short of a good length, over off, shovelled into the leg side for a single.
21:07 IST:
Top edge onto the helmet. And there will be a mandatory concussion test for Abhishek Sharma. The physio rushes out to the middle to tend to Sharma. He is fine to continue and gives a thumbs up.
21:06 IST:
1.3: Matthew Forde to Abhishek Sharma, Bang on the helmet! Oh, that's skidded through as well. At just 128.4 kph, just back of a length and angled in from around off. Sharma hangs back to slog it away but the ball comes on quicker and rises up a bit more as well. Catches the top edge of the blade and smacks Sharma on the helmet. A mandatory concussion check will now follow.
21:04 IST:
1.2: Matthew Forde to Abhishek Sharma, Better line and length from Forde. On a good length, tighter around off, tapped down in front of cover-point.
21:04 IST:
1.2: Matthew Forde to Abhishek Sharma, WIDE. Hard length, wide outside off and shapes further away, Sharma has a waft at it but misses.
21:04 IST:
1.1: Matthew Forde to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Aerial but safe! Back of a length, angled in from around the wicket. Abhishek Sharma gets a bit rushed and gets the attempted pull high on the bat. The ball lobs well over mid-wicket and rolls away into the fence.
21:05 IST:
Rishabh Beniwal

Abhishek Sharma off to a cautious start!

He hit Akeal Hosein through his favourite extra-cover region to get off the mark in grand fashion. Hosein bowled a brisk over, keeping things tight. India desperately need him and Sanju Samson to fire at the top if they are to pull off this record run chase.

21:04 IST:
Pace from the other end. Matthew Forde to operate now.
Score 5/0
BatsmanAbhishek Sharma 5(6b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerAkeal Hosein 1-0-5-0
21:02 IST:
0.6: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, Tidy stuff from Hosein, barring that one ball. Flighted ball, angled across off, pushed wide of covers for a single. Five off the first over of the chase.
21:02 IST:
0.5: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, Length ball on off, sliding across, Sharma plays it on the up, sweetly too, but straight to cover.
21:01 IST:
0.4: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, No run there. Flatter one on leg, Sharma taps it across to the man in front of square leg.
21:02 IST:
0.3: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, Quicker one, full and fired across off, Abhishek Sharma swings across the line but the ball nips away and beats the bat.
21:02 IST:
0.2: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR! Up and over, and Abhishek Sharma is off the mark in style. Floated up, wide outside off, a real gift. Sharma extends the arms and lifts it over covers for a boundary to get the chase underway.
21:01 IST:
0.1: Akeal Hosein to Abhishek Sharma, Starts with a full ball, straighter at the stumps, Abhishek Sharma watchfully blocks it back to the bowler.
21:03 IST:
Welcome back. We are all set for the chase to begin. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have walked out to open for India. Akeal Hosein, the left-arm orthodox, will be bowling the first over for West Indies and seeing that, Sharma has decided to face the first ball. Here we go with the run-chase...
20:56 IST:
... The Run Chase ...
20:54 IST:
Steep mountain to climb - India’s effort in the field added to their woes, characterized by uncharacteristic lapses, including two dropped catches by Abhishek Sharma. Jasprit Bumrah got a couple of wickets whereas Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy got one each as well. Chasing 196 is a daunting task, especially given India’s historical struggle to hunt down large totals in T20 World Cups. With their title defense on the line, the pressure is immense on the Indian batting order to deliver a clinical start in this high-pressure pursuit. We will be back with the chase. 
20:59 IST:
Carnage towards the end shifts momentum - While India managed to claw back into the game by taking three quick wickets in the middle phase, the final five overs proved costly. The West Indies were positioned at 125/4 after 15 overs, but a late-inning surge spearheaded by Jason Holder and Rovman Powell saw them plunder 70 runs in the death overs. The duo remained unbeaten till the end and added 76 off just 35 balls for the 5th wicket. Suryakumar Yadav will likely be frustrated with a couple of big overs, as the momentum shifted significantly toward the Caribbean side heading into the break.
20:48 IST:
Windies post a formidable total - In a do-or-die clash for a spot in the next round, the West Indies have set a challenging target of 196, finishing their 20 overs at 195/4. After Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first, the Men in Maroon justified their power-hitting reputation. Despite a forced change at the top with Brandon King sidelined, Roston Chase stepped up, combining with Shai Hope to provide a platform with a solid 68-run opening partnership.
Score 195/4
BatsmanJason Holder 37(22b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 4-0-36-2
20:47 IST:
19.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, Bumrah gets the yorker correct again, and slants it down leg, cramping the batter for room. Jason Holder fails to squeeze it out, and the ball rolls on the pitch off the boot. Holder is keen to pinch in a leg bye, but Powell is going nowhere. Spotting Holder charge, Bumrah dashes forward to the ball, forcing Holder to scramble back just in time before Bumrah gathers the ball and breaks the stumps. A dot to finish! But still 14 from the final over. WEST INDIES POST 195/4 ON THE BOARD.
20:51 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: India's chasing record is not encouraging

India have not chased 150-plus in a T20 World Cup match without Virat Kohli in their XI. 

And they need to come up with a T20I record. 

No team has chased more than 158 at Eden Gardens in all T20Is. 

And only thrice have teams chased more than 190 in T20 cricket at this venue. 

Punjab Kings – Target: 262 | vs KKR | Venue: Eden Gardens | Date: 26 April 2024
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Target: 224 | vs KKR | Venue: Eden Gardens | Date: 16 April 2024
Kings XI Punjab – Target: 201 | vs KKR | Venue: Eden Gardens | Date: 4 April 2010

Can India do it today? 

20:49 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: WI (195/4 in 20 ov). India need a record chase to reach semis

India gave away 70 runs in the last five overs. Terrific batting in the death overs from Jason Holder and Rovman Powell. 

They took 14 runs in the final over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. 

India dropped three catches in that innings. In the last 10 overs, West Indies scored 113 runs. 

A sensational batting effort from the West Indies. 

Well begun is half done, they say. The West Indies, it appears, have done more than that. 

20:45 IST:
19.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, Gets the yorker in perfectly this time around, does Bumrah. On the leg stump line. Powell fails to dig it out, the ball thuds the front pad and rolls into the off side for a leg bye.
20:44 IST:
19.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, FOUR! Sheer muscle power! Even SKY admires that shot. Bumrah attempts the yorker, but ends up bowling a yard or two fuller, on the stumps. Rovman Powell brings his bottom hand to play and whips it powerfully, bisecting long on and deep mid-wicket to perfection for a boundary.
20:43 IST:
19.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, A toe-crushing yorker, on the leg stump. Rovman Powell gets the front leg out of the way and shovels it through the vacant mid on region. They run the first one hard and by the time long on gets to the ball, they hare back for the second.
20:43 IST:
19.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, Much better from Bumrah. Nails the straight yorker, and Holder can only jam it down to long on for a single.
20:42 IST:
19.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, SIX! Slower one, but Holder manages to get a hold of it. On a length and angled across off, Jason Holder is undone by the lack of pace but swing across the line and manages to launch it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. A perfect start to the last over for West Indies.
20:45 IST:
An outstanding comeback from Arshdeep Singh as he gives away just 6 off this over. Bumrah to close the innings. Can West Indies get to 200?
Score 181/4
BatsmanJason Holder 30(19b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 4-0-43-0
20:41 IST:
18.6: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, Holder shows his cards early by shuffling outside off, and Singh pushes it wide outside off, keeping the length fuller. Jason Holder can only carve it past cover for a single. So just 6 runs from the penultimate over.
20:42 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

iND vs WI Live: A terrific 19th over from Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh shows character. He was taken to the cleaners in his third over where he conceded 24 runs. He comes back and gives just 6 runs in his final over. 

He stuck to a plan, bowling it wide and didn't allow Jason Holder and Rovman Powell to get underneath the deliveries. 

20:40 IST:
18.5: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, A low full toss outside off, and Holder squeezes it off the toe-end towards extra cover. He turns quickly and charges back for the second before the deep fielder can tidy up.
20:40 IST:
18.4: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, Nicely bowled! Full and wide once more. Holder shuffles across and throws his bat at it, stretching hard, only to catch a faint toe-end that sneaks past the diving keeper to his right.
20:39 IST:
18.4: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, WIDE! A late call. Miles outside the off stump, breaching the tramline. Holder does shuffle long way, but leaves. Initially, it wasn't called a wide, but the replay confirms that it is way, way outside the guideline.
20:38 IST:
18.3: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, DROPPED! Abhishek Sharma hasn't had the best of tournaments fielding wise, also. A full delivery fired in at the stumps, and Powell whips it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. The ball dips in front of Abhishek Sharma who is a bit slow to get off the blocks from the ropes. He is forced to dive forward, but couldn’t hold on to the catch. A single taken.
20:38 IST:
18.2: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, Whoa! Miles outside off, the cutter on a good length. Rovman Powell shuffles a long way across, gets down to pull, but gets a leading edge. The ball goes flat to the right of the keeper. Sanju Samson flings full-stretch but it stays out of his wingspan and it is Varun Chakaravarthy who collects it on the bounce at short third.
20:37 IST:
18.1: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, In the air... lands safely! Slower delivery by the looks of it, full and far outside off. Jason Holder mistimes the shot down the ground, but luckily for him, it lands between the converging long on and long off fielders for a single.
20:36 IST:
Arshdeep Singh to bowl the penultimate over. 
Score 175/4
BatsmanRovman Powell 27(14b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 3-0-23-2
20:35 IST:
17.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, FOUR! Bumrah cannot escape it safely! A bit lethargic by Varun Chakaravarthy. Too full, almost a yorker, tailing in on the pads, Rovman Powell uses the pace, tickles it to the left of short fine leg. Varun Chakaravarthy is late to react, gets to the ball with the dive, but fails to stop it cleanly and it squirts through to the fence behind.
20:34 IST:
17.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, There's that in-dipping slower ball, a low full toss, around off. Holder walks forward a couple of steps, tries to whack it across, but gets off the inner half to deep mid-wicket for a single. 
20:34 IST:
17.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, Angled at the pads, at 139.6 kph. Rovman Powell whips the full toss to deep square leg for a run.
20:33 IST:
17.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, Spears it full and on the pads, Jason shimmies down a bit and flicks it along the ground to long on for just a run. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between Powell and Holder.
20:32 IST:
17.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, FOUR! That's a good shot! Using his height to advantage, is Holder. JB takes pace and goes short, and outside off. Jason Holder fetches it and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
20:34 IST:
Aksahy Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Varun Chakravarthy finishes with 1 for 40

Not the effort you wanted from your senior spinner. It was Varun Chakravarthy's home ground, but he was tonked.

14 runs in his final over. Varun finished with 1 for 40 in four overs. 

Jason Holder played him beautffullym, waiting for the ball, before sending one flying into the stands. 

India have been poor. Barring Japrit Bumrah, none of the others have stepped up with the ball so far. 

20:32 IST:
17.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, Cannons one on a fuller length, on middle, Rovman Powell plays with the angle, and whips it to the widish long on region. Hardik Pandya is quick to get across to his right and sees the batters sniffing a second. He gets rid of the ball quickly to the bowling end and that forces Powell to retreat back and dive desperately to get back in.
20:29 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Arshdeep Singh leaks 24 runs in his 3rd over

That was a terrible over from Arshdeep Singh. When you know you have two overs of Jasprit Bumrah left, you don't have to try doing much. But, Arshdeep tried way too many things in that over. 

He bowled a five wide and conceded two sixes. He bowled pace on and Rovman Powell deposited him into the stands. 

24 runs in that over. 

West Indies are threatening to get a 200-plus total here. 

20:32 IST:
Varun Chakaravarthy ends with 40 for 1 after 4 overs. Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack.
Score 163/4
BatsmanJason Holder 20(12b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 4-0-40-1
20:30 IST:
16.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Holder, Bowls it wide outside off, on a good length as Jason shuffles a bit to the off side. He leaves thinking for a wide, but it is deemed a fair ball. Holder looks a bit perplexed here.
20:30 IST:
16.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Holder, FOUR! BRUTE FORCE! Not that short by Varun, this. Fractional full and outside off, the leg break. Jason Holder clears the front leg and blasts it over mid on for a boundary. Long on stands absolutely no chance to even move a muscle.
20:29 IST:
16.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Holder, Short, outside off, Jason slaps it to deep cover's left. Ishan Kishan cuts it off in the deep with a sprint. Two taken.
20:29 IST:
16.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Holder, SIX! That's sailed past the Howrah Bridge! Varun serves a full ball, on off, Jason Holder brings his long levers in play and smokes it miles into the stands for a six behind cow corner.
20:28 IST:
16.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rovman Powell, A touch short than the previous ball, on middle, Powell heaves it to deep square leg for a single.
20:27 IST:
16.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Jason Holder, 150 up for West Indies! At 92.8 kph, full and around off, spinning in. Jason Holder attempts for the big slog, but inside edges to short fine leg's right for a single. On another day, it could have crashed onto the stumps.
20:28 IST:
Varun Chakaravarthy to bowl out here. which means it will probably be Jasprit Bumrah to bowl the 18th and the 20th with Arshdeep Singh bowling the 19th again.
Score 149/4
BatsmanRovman Powell 20(10b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 3-0-37-0
20:26 IST:
15.6: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, FOUR! Wow, what a momentum-shifting over for West Indies and they get 24 runs off it. Slower one, back of a length and angled wide outside off, Powell reaches out and controls the cut-shot, hitting it wide of point for a boundary to close out the over.
20:26 IST:
15.5: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, SIX! A flick of the wrists and that's disappeared over the ropes. Full and on the pads, pace-on again from Arshdeep. Rovman Powell nonchalantly flicks it all the way over deep square leg for another maximum. That's also the 150th six for Powell in T20Is, most by a West Indian batter, as mentioned by the on-air commentators.
20:25 IST:
The momentum has shifted back in the Windies' favor a bit here.
20:25 IST:
15.5: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, WIDE. Singh comes over the wicket now and dishes out a full and wide one, angling it beyond the tramline outside off.
20:24 IST:
15.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, SIX! Oh, that is masssiiivvveee. Short of a length again, angled into the batter, Rovman Powell stays back, picks the length early and absolutely wallops it over deep square leg for a biggie.
20:23 IST:
15.4: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, FIVE WIDES! Oh, an effort ball from Arshdeep but it's a wild one. Dug in well short and angled into the batter, Powell ducks under it. The ball sails over Powell's head and past the keeper, into the fine leg fence.
20:22 IST:
15.3: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, Completely mistimed and Holder will get away with it. Slightly into the surface, over middle, Jason Holder backs away to slam it across over mid-wicket but gets it high on the bat. The ball lands safely around the mid on region and Holder picks up a single.
20:22 IST:
15.2: Arshdeep Singh to Jason Holder, Back of a length, in the channel, defended off the backfoot by Holder.
20:22 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

T20 World Cup Live Score: Hardik finishes with 1 for 40 in 4 overs

A good last over. Should have been maiden wicket. But Jason Holder, after facing four dots, hit a big six to finish the over.

Hardik finished with figures of 1 for 40 in 4 overs. 

A decent effort. He was taken to the cleaners in the first three overs, but came back to get the big wicket of Sherfane Rutherford. 

India haven't used their sixth bowler so far today. 

20:21 IST:
15.1: Arshdeep Singh to Rovman Powell, Good-length delivery from around the wicket, in and around off. Powell hangs back and pats it down past point for a single.
20:22 IST:
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-13-0) has been called back into the attack. 
Score 125/4
BatsmanJason Holder 6(5b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 4-0-40-1
20:21 IST:
14.6: Hardik Pandya to Jason Holder, SIX! Down the pitch, goes Holder and nails it over the ropes. Pandya brings the line onto the stumps and serves it a touch fuller, Jason Holder simply walks at the bowler and pummels it back over his head for a biggie. Spoils a wicket maiden for Pandya. 
20:19 IST:
14.5: Hardik Pandya to Jason Holder, Another dot ball, this is turning out to be a fine over from Hardik Pandya. The in-between length, tight line around off, Holder waits back and just eases it down to backward point.
20:18 IST:
14.4: Hardik Pandya to Jason Holder, Just back of a length, on the fourth stump line, Holder hangs back to defend. A wicket and then three dots after that.
20:17 IST:
14.3: Hardik Pandya to Jason Holder, Good length on off, Holder gets the hands out in front of the pads and blocks it in front of covers.
20:16 IST:
14.2: Hardik Pandya to Jason Holder, That's a beauty from Pandya! Test-match length, in the channel, gets it to straighten off the deck. Jason Holder is caught back on the crease and has a poke at it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
20:18 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Hardik strikes. W'Indies losing steam in middle overs

Hardik Pandya with an off-cutter. Right after the drinks break, Sherfane Rutherforrd falls. That's a huge blow for the West Indies. He could have done damage in the end overs. 

West Indies have lost steam in the middle over, losing three quick wickets. 

Jason Holder is now the new man in. He has joined Rovman Powell.

West Indies need a partnership here. They can't afford to go on a free fall here. 

20:16 IST:
Jason Holder is the next batter in for West Indies.
20:15 IST:
14.1: Hardik Pandya to Sherfane Rutherford, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! A wicket straight after the break and Hardik Pandya turns things around with the ball here. Pandya backs the off-cutter and bangs it into the surface around off, gets it to grip and move away from the left-hander with extra bounce. Sherfane Rutherford stays put and tries to play a cute late dab, but ends up edging it behind. Sanju Samson takes a simple catch to his left and that is a big wicket in the context of the game. From 102/1, West Indies slide down to 119/4.
20:17 IST:
DRINKS! This continues to be a tight contest to this point but India would feel they are slightly ahead with Shimron Hetmyer back in the dugout. Sherfane Rutherford is still out in the middle and the Windies have got the firepower to still post a total around 180-190, which could be massive in a do-or-die contest, but with 2 overs from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh still on offer, India will be hoping to restrict the Windies below 170.
Score 119/3
BatsmanSherfane Rutherford 14(8b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 3-0-26-1
20:11 IST:
13.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Sherfane Rutherford, Shortish length, angled in from around the wicket, Rutherford gets across the off stump and chips it between mid on and mid-wicket for a single.
20:10 IST:
13.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Sherfane Rutherford, Good, positive running. On middle and leg, wristed away wide of the fielder at deep mid-wicket and Rutherford picks up a couple of runs.
20:10 IST:
13.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rovman Powell, Drags the length back, does Varun and bowls it on off, Powell rocks back and punches it down to long off for a single.
20:11 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: LBW, not given! Varun not happy

Varun Charkavarthy got the ball to crash into Rovman Powell's pads. A good delivery that slid on with the arm and decieved Powell.

India appealed loudly, but it was not given out on the fied. 

Suryakumar Yadav took the review. The ball was hitting the stumps, but the umpire's call stayed.

Varun went and had a chat with the umpire. He thought it should have been given out on the field. 

Sharfane Rutherford has joined Rovman Powell in the middle. 

20:09 IST:
13.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Sherfane Rutherford, Good length on the pads, tucked away neatly through square leg for one more.
20:09 IST:
13.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rovman Powell, Dragged length, angled into middle and leg, nudged down through mid-wicket for one.
20:08 IST:
13.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Rovman Powell, A big appeal for LBW, turned down. Seemed like an inside edge but the captain has a word with the keeper. Oh, the review is taken. Varun Chakaravarthy bowls the googly, flatter and fuller on off and middle. Rovman Powell leans on to block but gets beaten on the inside edge and pinged on the front pad. The third umpire is called in, replays suggest that there is actually a fair bit of gap between bat and ball, which is also confirmed by UltraEdge. However, Ball Tracking comes up with wickets as umpire's call and Powell stays safe.
20:08 IST:
Will it be a change of ends for Varun Chakaravarthy or will we see Jasprit Bumrah continue? Suryakumar Yadav has turned to Varun Chakaravarthy once again.
Score 113/3
BatsmanRovman Powell 1(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerAxar Patel 4-0-35-0
20:06 IST:
12.6: Axar Patel to Rovman Powell, Drifted into the pads, Powell leans on and works it through mid-wicket for a single.
20:06 IST:
12.5: Axar Patel to Rovman Powell, Pushed through quicker on middle, Powell jams it out to covers.
20:05 IST:
12.4: Axar Patel to Sherfane Rutherford, Dragged length, angled across off, Rutherford gets into a bit of a tangle as he shuffles across and ends up scooping it behind square leg for a run.
20:05 IST:
12.3: Axar Patel to Sherfane Rutherford, Beaten! Flatter one, a touch full and around off, Rutherford looks to play a late dab but misses.
20:05 IST:
12.2: Axar Patel to Sherfane Rutherford, Shortish length outside off, cut away to the right of deep backward point for a couple of runs.
20:04 IST:
12.1: Axar Patel to Sherfane Rutherford, DROPPED AND SIX! A heart-in-the-mouth moment for Sherfane Rutherford but he gets away with it. Shorter in length, on leg, Rutherford rocks back and hoicks it flat towards deep mid-wicket. Tilak Varma is standing a fair bit inside the ropes and hurries back but ends up parrying it over the ropes for a six. How costly will this be?
20:05 IST:
An over of highest order from the Indian speedster as he removes Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase in the space of three balls. Axar Patel has been called back into the attack as he replaces Varun Chakaravarthy. 
Score 103/3
BatsmanRovman Powell 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 2-0-11-2
20:03 IST:
11.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Rovman Powell, Slants it into the batter, full and on middle. Rovman Powell watchfully drags his bat in front and smothers it back to the bowler.
20:04 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Jasprit Bumrah, the middle-overs expert, does the job

Okay, India's tactic to hold Jasprit Bumrah seems to have worked. 

Two wickets and that too of set batters – Roston Chase and Shimron Hetmyer. 

A terrific over from India's superhero. A length ball that beat Hetmyer for pace and then a slower ball to deceive Chase. 

Suryakumar Yadav took a sensational catch at cover to dismiss Chase.

India are right back into this contest. 

20:07 IST:
Rovman Powell replaces Roston Chase in the middle. 
20:02 IST:
11.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Roston Chase, OUT! TAKEN! Bumrah being the difference maker as he lands a double blow by removing both the set batters in the same over. A cunning off cutter by Bumrah, short of a good length, outside off and it spits up a bit as well. Roston Chase is flummoxed by the extra bounce and ends up hanging his bat away from his body. Chips it to the right of the cover fielder. Suryakumar Yadav throws himself and takes a fine catch being airborne. The timing of the leap is accurate from the Indian skipper. Some positive signs as India's catching efficiency hasn't been that great in this World Cup. From 102/1, West Indies slip down to 103/3.
20:01 IST:
11.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Sherfane Rutherford, In line of the stumps, on a hard length, Rutherford lets it arrive and taps it to the point region for a single.
20:01 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Huge blow - Jasprit Bumrah gets Shimron Hetymer

That's a big wicket! 

A length ball that cramped Shimron Hetmyer for room. The big-hitting left-hander went for a slog. He got an under-edge that was safely taken by Sanju Samson.

The umpire gave it out, but Hetmyer reviewed it immediately. 

But, the on-field umpire's decision stayed. 

A terrific ball from Bumrah. 

Darren Sammy is not able to believe it. The under-edge was as faint as it can get. 

20:01 IST:
Who walks out next for West Indies? One left-hander replaces another as Sherfane Rutherford walks in next.
19:59 IST:
11.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bumrah wins the battle against Hetmyer and this is a huge, huge wicket in the context of the game. Bumrah slams the deck very hard, keeping the line of attack in thereabouts of the off pole. It lands and slightly nips back into the batter, not a big deviation though. Shimron Hetmyer rocks back, tries to access the leg side with the pull shot, but seems to have nicked it behind as Sanju Samson gathers a regulation chance. A big, confident appeal for caught behind and up goes the finger instantly. And Shimron Hetmyer is quicker to send it upstairs for a review. UltraEdge reveals a clear spike when the ball is next to the bat. Shimron Hetmyer looks a bit disappointed and the head coach Darren Sammy lets out his frustration as well in the dugout. A slow walk back for Hettie to the dressing room as West Indies are 102/2.
19:59 IST:
Has Jasprit got the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer? The umpire thinks so. It is the 6th time that Jasprit Bumrah has gotten the scalp of Shimron Hetmyer in T20 cricket.
19:57 IST:
11.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, On a hard length, angling from leg to middle. Hetmyer presses back, and wrists it between mid-wicket and square leg for a couple of quick runs.
19:56 IST:
This is the battle we were all waiting for. Jasprit Bumrah up against Shimron Hetmyer.
19:56 IST:
11.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Roston Chase, Back of a length, outside off, Roston Chase arches back and dabs it to deep third for a single. 100 UP FOR WEST INDIES!
19:57 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

T20 World Cup Super 8 Live: 100 up for West Indies in the 12th over

West Indies are playing the perfect game. They are not just hitting boundaries, but running wonderfully well between the wickets. 

Shimron Hetmyer, known for his sixes, is playing it smartly. He is playing with soft hands and stealing ones and twos. 

Pressure on India as West Indies race past 100 here. 

Score 99/1
BatsmanShimron Hetmyer 25(10b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 2-0-20-1
19:54 IST:
10.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, And again! Waits for the short ball to arrive and eases it off the back foot through the vast open space at mid-wicket for two more runs. Good running! 17 runs from the over. 
19:54 IST:
10.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, Drops it on a length, at 96.4 kph, on off, angling in. Shimron hangs back and nudges it through mid-wicket for two more.
19:53 IST:
10.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Through the gap! Short and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer uses the width, goes deep in the crease and cuts it past the cover fielder for a cracking boundary.
19:52 IST:
10.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, On a length, on middle, Hetmyer tucks it to deep mid-wicket and hares back for the second.
19:54 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

iND vs WI Live: Shimron Hetymer breaks T20 World Cup recor

Shimron Hetmyer has now hit the most sixes in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. 

19 sixes. He goes past Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan. 

19:55 IST:
Shimron Hetmyer has taken the attack to the Indian bowlers from the moment he has stepped out.
19:52 IST:
10.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Geez, that's muscled! And Ian Bishop on air informs that Shimron Hetmyer has now struck the most number of sixes in a single edition of a T20 World Cup. Short and angling in, Shimron Hetmyer positions himself well and nails the pull shot behind deep mid-wicket for a six.
19:51 IST:
10.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Roston Chase, Dishes a short ball, outside off, Chase presses back and pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19:53 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI live: Hardik expensive. West Indies (82/1 in 10 ov)

That's the end of the first 10 overs. West Indies would have liked 10-15 more, but they will settle for this start.

Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, gets his third over done. He has been pretty ordinary today. He has conceded 34 runs in his first overs. 

Now, it's up to Shimron Hetmyer to explode. India have put themselves in a position of danger. 

Score 82/1
BatsmanRoston Chase 38(22b 5*4 1*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 3-0-34-0
19:50 IST:
9.6: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Length ball outside off, driven to sweeper cover for one.
19:50 IST:
9.6: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, WIDE. Pandya is missing his mark again and again here. Chase pre-empts a bit and backs away early, Pandya tries to beat him with the slower, wider delivery but spills it beyond the tramline.
19:49 IST:
9.6: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, WIDE. Full and bowled at nearly 136 kph, but spilled down the leg side for another extra. 11 off the over with one ball to go.
19:48 IST:
9.5: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, Looking for two but they won't get it. Short of a good length, Hetmyer hops up and tucks it down through the vacant space at mid-wicket and settles for the single.
19:47 IST:
9.4: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Another slower one, pitched up this time and flirting with the tramline outside off. Roston Chase taps it through extra cover for a single.
19:47 IST:
9.4: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, WIDE. Slower delivery, on a length and wide outside off. Chase backs away early and fails to reach it, but a wide is called.
19:46 IST:
9.3: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller this time, on off, driven down to long on for a single.
19:45 IST:
9.2: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Hetmyer is just in that kind of form right now. Good-length delivery on middle, Shimron Hetmyer just clears the front leg and heaves it across the line, nailing it relatively flat over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
19:44 IST:
9.1: Hardik Pandya to Shimron Hetmyer, Just back of a length, over off and middle, Hetmyer stays compact and pats it back to Pandya.
19:45 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Danger man Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in

In-form Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in. He has walked in at No. 3.

The left-hander has been the best batter for the West Indies in the tournament so far. He has scored 221 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 180-plus. 

India will want to see his back sooner, than later. 

Can Hardik Pandya, who is bowling the 10th over, pick the big wicket? 

19:52 IST:
Will we see Jasprit Bumrah into the attack against Shimron Hetmyer? It wouldn't be a bad ploy from India as Bumrah has dismissed him five times in T20s. Well, it is an Indian pacer but in the form of Hardik Pandya (2-0-21-0) to replace Axar Patel (3-0-25-0). 
Score 69/1
BatsmanShimron Hetmyer 1(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerVarun Chakaravarthy 1-0-3-1
19:43 IST:
8.6: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shimron Hetmyer, Hetmyer is off the mark rightaway. Bowled from around the wicket, a tad short on off, Shimron Hetmyer goes deep in the crease and taps it across past square leg for one. Just 3 runs and a wicket off Varun's first over.
19:46 IST:
Aksahy Ramesh

T20 World Cup live score: Eden roars for Varun

That's a much-needed wicket for India. They are cheering for Varun Chakravarthy, the local hero for KKR, who has struck first. 

19:41 IST:
Out walks the in-form Shimron Hetmyer at 3 for the West Indies. 
19:40 IST:
8.5: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shai Hope, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Right through the defence and the ball has made a mess of the stumps here. Quicker delivery again from Varun Chakaravarthy, at 99.2 kph and it is the googly. Lands on off and darts back in. Shai Hope looks to block it off the back foot but plays across the line a bit and is well beaten. The ball skids on to smash into the stumps and the 68-run opening stand is broken. Shai departs after a slowish knock and West Indies won't mind losing him much at this stage given the firepower they have in the batting ranks. 
19:43 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Varun Chakravarthy strikes to break opening stand

Much-needed breakthrough for Varun Chakravarthy. He gets Shai Hope, who struggled to get going. Hope will be disappointed with that effort. 32 off 33 when makeshift opener Roston Chase was going at over 150. 

Varun strikes in his first over.

The Eden crowd finds its voice. Can India make further inroads with a couple of quick wickets? 

19:40 IST:
8.4: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shai Hope, Pushed through quicker, just outside off and this one turns away. Shai Hope looks to cut but misses.
19:40 IST:
8.3: Varun Chakaravarthy to Roston Chase, Flatter one, attacking the stumps, jammed down to long on for a single.
19:39 IST:
8.2: Varun Chakaravarthy to Roston Chase, Half an appeal for LBW from the bowler, but the impact seems way outside off. Nagging length outside off, Chase lunges across to sweep it fine but misses and wears it on the pads.
19:39 IST:
8.1: Varun Chakaravarthy to Shai Hope, Dragged length on off, Hope rocks back and punches it down towards cover for a single.
19:39 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Varun Chakravarthy into the attack in 9th over

India have reserved 7 overs of Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah for the last 12 overs. 

They have kept them to limit the damage in the end. 

But, West Indies have gotten to 66 for 0 in 8 overs, giving them a solid platform. 

Has it been a little bit defensive from Suryakumar Yadav? 

19:38 IST:
Varun Chakaravarthy does come on to bowl now, replacing Hardik Pandya.
Score 66/0
BatsmanShai Hope 31(30b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerAxar Patel 3-0-25-0
19:38 IST:
7.6: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, A good stop from the Indian skipper at extra cover to keep this down to one. Pushed through around off, Shai Hope punches this to the left of Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover. SKY puts in the dive and fields this, keeping it down to just one.
19:37 IST:
7.5: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Floated around the pads, Shai Hope tucks this through the mid-wicket region and hustles back for the second here.
19:36 IST:
7.4: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Fired into the batter, Shai Hope looks to create a bit of room by backing away but ends up hitting this back to the bowler.
19:36 IST:
7.3: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Quicker and flatter on off, Shai Hope backs away and punches this to sweeper cover for two.
19:36 IST:
7.2: Axar Patel to Roston Chase, Full and on middle and leg, Roston Chase works this away in the gap down the ground for a run.
19:36 IST:
7.1: Axar Patel to Roston Chase, FOUR! Axar bowls this from a bit wide of the crease and darts this around off. Roston Chase brings out the reverse sweep and hits past the left of Jasprit Bumrah at short third for a boundary to start this over. Axar feels Bumrah could have done better there.
19:37 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Roston Chase playing a gem, puts pressure on India

A terrific knock from Roston Chase. Sent to open the batting for the first time in T20I cricket, Roston Chase has put the pressure back on India. He looked a bit scratchy at the start, but he has targetted the Indian bowlers with a lot of flair an dinnovation. 

Chase was dropped on 14 by Abhishek Sharma.

Will it come back to haunt India?

They have not managed to take a wicket in the first 7 overs. 

19:36 IST:
Time for Varun Chakaravarthy? No, not yet. Axar Patel to bowl three overs on the trot here, interesting.
Score 56/0
BatsmanRoston Chase 30(16b 4*4 1*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 2-0-21-0
19:34 IST:
6.6: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Good length, around off, Roston Chase dabs this gently to backward point for a single to end the over. 11 from it. 
19:34 IST:
6.5: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, SIX! 50 comes up for the Windies. Back of a length around off, Roston Chase stands tall and deep inside the crease, powers this over the fence and deep into the crowd at wide long on.
19:33 IST:
6.4: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Another one banged in short on off, Shai Hope this time, drops this in front of extra cover and rotates the strike.
19:32 IST:
6.3: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Short on off, slower than usual from Hardik. Roston Chase hops up on his toes and punches this through covers for a run.
19:31 IST:
6.2: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Chase misses a straight one. On a length around off, Roston Chase stands still and looks to punch this through the offside but gets beaten as he was a bit lazy in bringing his bat down.
19:31 IST:
6.1: Hardik Pandya to Roston Chase, Good length on top of middle and off, Roston Chase gets it away, high off his bat to sweeper cover for an easy couple of runs.
19:33 IST:
DRINKS! A bit of a sedate Powerplay from West Indies' point of view but they have laid down a platform. India have bowled decently thus far but no wickets inside the Powerplay means that the opposition have a bit more license in the middle overs. Varun Chakaravarthy will be key for India in the upcoming phase and so will skipper Shai Hope for West Indies, as he can anchor the innings from one end and allow those from the other end to attack. Let's see which team wrestles the momentum in its favor in the next few overs. Also, Hardik Pandya is back into the attack. He went for 10 runs in his first over.
Score 45/0
BatsmanRoston Chase 20(11b 4*4 0*6)
BowlerAxar Patel 2-0-15-0
19:27 IST:
5.6: Axar Patel to Roston Chase, Full and pushed through, on middle, Chase drives off the inner half and wide of mid on for a single. West Indies end their Powerplay with 45/0 on the board.
19:29 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

T20 World Cup Live Score: India ordinary in powerplay. WI (45/0 in 6 ov)

That was pretty ordinary from India in the powerplay. A run-out was missed and a simple catch was dropped. 

West Indies huffed and puffed their way to 45 in 6 overs. They will be happy with that as they did not lose a wicket. 

India used only one over of Jasprit Bumrah in the powerplay. Was the right tactic? Why don't you give your best bowler a chance to attack in the powerplay, especially when you are bowling first. Can't you set the tone? 

47 is the best opening partnership against India in the powerplay in this T20 World Cup. 

19:27 IST:
5.5: Axar Patel to Roston Chase, FOUR! Perfectly swept away! A length ball on off stump, drifting in a bit. Roston Chase takes a big stride across, gets down on one knee, and sweeps it behind square leg. The ball runs away to the boundary.
19:26 IST:
5.4: Axar Patel to Roston Chase, Slides in from a length, Chase dinks it back to the bowler.
19:26 IST:
5.3: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Shai Hope tries to work it through cover, but it keeps sliding in, takes the inside edge and squirts off the thigh pad to cover for a single.
19:25 IST:
5.2: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Arm ball, in-angler on a length, Hope punches it to cover.
19:25 IST:
5.1: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, FOUR! Shot! Outside off. Shai Hope does not try to muscle it, instead opens the face gently and guides it through point with soft hands, collecting a graceful boundary.
19:25 IST:
Axar Patel to continue? Yes, he will bowl the final over of the Powerplay.
Score 35/0
BatsmanShai Hope 20(22b 2*4 1*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 1-0-7-0
19:24 IST:
4.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Shai Hope, Around off, on a length, Hope knocks it through backward point for a run.
19:26 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live Score: Abhishek Sharma drops a dolly!

That's not what India needed. After Roston Chase flicked Jasprit Bumrah behind the wicketkeeper for a boundary, Jasprit Bumrah deceived him with a slower one. Roston Chase lost his shape and got a leading edge. 

The ball hung in the air long enough for Abhishek Sharma to position himself in the covers.

But, the World No. 1 T20I batter drops a dolly. India are not on the money in the powerplay. 

19:24 IST:
4.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Roston Chase, STRAIGHT UP AND PUT DOWN! Goodness me, Abhishek Sharma has dropped an absolute dolly. At 121.9 kph, Jasprit Bumrah bowls an off cutter on a length outside off. Chase backs away to create room, looks to power it over mid off, but gets it off the toe end, slicing the miscue straight to extra cover. Abhishek Sharma has all the time in the world to settle under it and gather it, but it just bursts out of his hands and drops down. A single taken. Bumrah is shellshocked and so are the Indian fans. Deadpan faces in the Indian dugout as well. Big match pressure? But that should have been taken by all standards.
19:22 IST:
4.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Roston Chase, FOUR! Now that's quite audacious from Chase! A bit fuller and outside off, Roston Chase shuffles across the stumps and nails the scoop shot over short fine leg for a boundary.
19:21 IST:
4.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Shai Hope, Full and wide outside off, Shai Hope drives it to the left of the point fielder and calls his partner through for the single. Abhishek Sharma parries the ball to the cover fielder, Suryakumar Yadav, who collects the ball and throws it to the batting end, missing his shy.
19:21 IST:
4.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Shai Hope, On a back of a length, a change of pace as this is bowled at 120.2 kph. Hope is through his cut shot a bit early and chips it on the bounce to the point fielder.
19:20 IST:
4.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Shai Hope, Bumrah begins on a length, outside off, Hope punches it off the back foot to the cover fielder.
Score 28/0
BatsmanShai Hope 18(18b 2*4 1*6)
BowlerAxar Patel 1-0-5-0
19:19 IST:
3.6: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Bowled flatter on off, punched with the full face of the blade and down to long off for a single. Just 5 off the over, even with the boundary on the first ball.
19:21 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Axar Patel bowls a tidy over, Bumrah into the attack

A good over from Axar Patel. Just 5 runs. He tied down Shai Hope, who appeared frustrated after facing four dots in the over. 

There have been a bit too many dot balls, much to the disappointment of Darren Sammy in the dugout. Hope hasn't looked to rotate strike. 

Jasprit Bumrah has been brought into the attack in the fifth over. So he gets one over in the powerplay. 

19:19 IST:
3.5: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Should have been put away! Slowed up a bit, on a shortish length and around off, Hope hops back and cuts it straight to point.
19:18 IST:
3.4: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Three dots in a row now. Drifted into middle and leg, Shai Hope sits down and goes for the sweep but hits it straight to Arshdeep Singh at square leg.
19:18 IST:
3.3: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Flighted ball around off, Hope looks to drive but gets an outside edge down to short third.
19:18 IST:
3.2: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, Round-arm from Axar, drifted into middle, Shai Hope backs away to loft it over covers but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
19:18 IST:
A bit of halt in play! It looks like the physio is out to tend to Roston Chase. He removes his right pad. Looks in some sort of pain out there. Not exactly sure what happened though. The issue is sorted out eventually and Chase is good to continue for now.
19:15 IST:
3.1: Axar Patel to Shai Hope, FOUR! The boundaries are starting to flow now for West Indies. Short of a length and around off, Shai Hope hangs back and manipulates the bat face brilliantly to guide it away to the left of backward point and gets it through for four more runs.
19:17 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI T20 World Cup live: No Jasprit Bumrah in powerplay?

10 runs from the third over. Roston Chase got going against Arshdeep Singh.

India have brought Axar Patel into the attack in the fourth over. Left-arm spinner against two right-handers. Yes. But, why hold back Jasprit Bumrah? Who has the best chance of taking a wicket for India? 

Sunil Gavaskar said before the toss that he wanted to see two overs of Bumrah in the powerplay?

India are keeping him for the big-hitters to follow. 

Is that the right tactic? What do you think, people? 

19:16 IST:
Change in bowling. But no Bumrah yet. Spin introduced through Axar Patel. He replaces Hardik Pandya.
Score 23/0
BatsmanRoston Chase 10(6b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 2-0-13-0
19:14 IST:
2.6: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, FOUR! Even better and Chase is brimming with confidence. Too full and outside off, creamed along the turf and through the gap at covers for another boundary. 10 off the over again. 
19:14 IST:
2.5: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, FOUR! Finally, a stroke of some authority from Roston Chase. Slightly overpitched and on middle, no movement in the air or off the deck. Chase hits through the line and lifts it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
19:13 IST:
2.4: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Back of a length again, slanted across off, Hope leans back and angles the cut shot down to deep backward point for a run.
19:12 IST:
2.3: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, Back of a length, tight line on off, Chase looks to punch but gets an inside edge onto the back thigh pad. The ball lands onto the strip and they get a single.
19:12 IST:
2.2: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, Oh, what's happened here? Should have been a run out but just like the batters, the fielder too has a brain-fade moment. Length ball outside off, driven on the up and into the turf, to the left of cover. The batters set off for the single but Shai Hope is ball-watching and turns back. Roston Chase is more than halfway through and has to scamper back but Varun Chakaravarthy throws it at the bowler's end.
19:13 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: India miss run-out opportunity

That was pathetic from India. Pathetic from Varun Chakravarthy. Roston Chase hit to the cover fielder and started running, but Shai Hope did not respond. 

Both the West Indies batters were heading towards one end. Varun, who was at cover, threw it to the wrong end. 

A huge reprieve for the new West Indies opening pair. 

Both teams are showing signs of nerves early. 

19:11 IST:
2.1: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, No room on offer. The in-between length, around the top of off, Roston Chase looks to drive but ends up pushing it down the pitch.
Score 13/0
BatsmanShai Hope 12(11b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerHardik Pandya 1-0-10-0
19:10 IST:
1.6: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, FOUR! A boundary to end the over. On a length, around off, Shai Hope smashes this in the gap between cover and extra cover for a boundary. 10 runs from Hardik's first over.
19:12 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

T20 World Cup Super 8 Live: Six and Four! Hope goes after Hardik

SIX! That's a huge one. A length ball from Hardik Pandya and Shai Hope heaves it over mid-wicket. A cross-batted shot and he connects. 

He was trying to do this earlier in the over, but found an inside-edge. 

Hardik is not changing the length. He is sticking to bowling in a good length and, this time, he beats Hope. 

Hope, the senior opening partner, is taking it on himself to give West Indies a flying start. And he does by smashing the last delivery  of the over for a boundary.

10 runs in the first over of Hardik Pandya. West Indies off to a solid start.

19:09 IST:
1.5: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Hardik drags the length back, bowls it over the stumps. Shai Hope shimmies down the track and has a go at it but misses out and connects only with thin air. 
19:08 IST:
1.4: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, SIX! Smashed out of the park. Back of a length around middle and off, Shai Hope stays leg side to it and goes through with the slog. Gets it away from close to the middle of his bat and deposits this behind the deep mid-wicket fence for the first biggie of this contest.
19:07 IST:
1.3: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Frustration from Hope as he swings across the line. Hard length, wide of off, Shai Hope doesn't move his feet a lot and has a go at it as he looks to slog this across the line. Gets it edged from the bottom of his bat to Sanju Samson's left behind the stumps. Sanju gathers this with a dive. 
19:07 IST:
1.2: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, Right in the channel, on off, Shai Hope punches this firmly to extra cover.
19:06 IST:
1.1: Hardik Pandya to Shai Hope, On a length, around middle and leg, Shai Hope looks to flick it but gets cramped up and ends up pushing this around the silly mid on region.
19:06 IST:
A tidy start from Arshdeep. Hardik Pandya will operate from the opposite end.
Score 3/0
BatsmanShai Hope 2(5b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 1-0-3-0
19:05 IST:
0.6: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, A tad full this time from Singh, wide of off. Shai Hope opens the face of his bat and guides this to deep third for a single to close the over. Just 3 from the opening over. 
19:07 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI Live: Hint of swing for Arshdeep Singh, just 3 runs in first over

Both Shai Hope and Roston Chase appeared to be a bit cautious there. They did not want to take risks and were focussed on understanding how the pitch was playing. 

Arshdeep Singh got the ball to move a bit. He maintained tight lines and targetted the stumps, not giving the West Indies openers room. 

Hardk Pandya, and not Jasprit Bumrah, is bowling from the other end. 

Can Hardik strike early? 
 

19:04 IST:
0.5: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Good length, shaping a hint away after pitching. Shai Hope uses the depth of the crease, rocks back and blocks this out.
19:03 IST:
0.4: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Arshdeep Singh hits the deck hard, bowls it in the line of the stumps. Shai Hope defends this off his back foot.
19:03 IST:
0.3: Arshdeep Singh to Roston Chase, Chase is off the mark with a single as well. On a length around middle and leg, Roston Chase stands his ground and drives this slightly to the left of the fielder at mid on for a quick single. 
19:01 IST:
0.2: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Hard length, onto the pads, Shai Hope hops up on his toes and milks this through square leg to get off the mark with a single. 
19:03 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs WI live score: Roston Chase to open with Shai Hope

That is a bold call from the West Indies. Roston Chase is opening in place of Brandon King. A change in batting order for the virtual quarterfinal. 

Chase has opened only once in his entire T20 career. Such a big move. 

Will it work out? 

19:01 IST:
0.1: Arshdeep Singh to Shai Hope, Arshdeep Singh starts right on the money. Back of a length on middle and off, Shai Hope rocks back and blocks this to the off side. A dot to start this crunch contest.
19:04 IST:
Always a goosebumps inducing moment. Rally 'Round the West Indies and Jan Gan Man are proudly sung/chanted. It is now time to get down to real business in this virtual quarterfinal in the City of Joy. The Indian team gets into a huddle and Jasprit Bumrah pumps up his lads with a little pep talk. Now, they disperse to take their respective fielding positions. Legendary batter Matthew Hayden is given the honor of ringing the bell to mark the commencement of the game. A sea of blue at the Eden Gardens, with a few spots of maroon as it is a packed house. Shai Hope walks out with his new opening partner, Roston Chase. And it will be Arshdeep Singh to kick off the proceedings with the first over. A slip in place, and Hope to take the strike. Here we go!
18:54 IST:
The giant flags are unfolded in the middle, which brings about a loud, deafening cheer from the crowd. First, the match officials make their way out to the middle. Moments later, both captains lead their respective teams onto the field, walking through a burst of fireworks as they line up for the national anthems. It will be the cricket anthem of West Indies first, followed by the Indian national anthem.
18:52 IST:
These are the moments teams prepare for - The captain of West Indies, Shai Hope, mentions that they would have opted to bowl first as well. He underlines that playing consistent cricket remains the key focus for his side. With several players having experience in the IPL, he expresses hope that familiarity with conditions would help them come out on top. He describes the contest as a do-or-die, adding that these are the moments the team prepares for, competing against the biggest and best sides. He also confirms one change to the XI, with Akeal Hosein replacing Brandon King.
18:52 IST:
The aim is to put on an entertaining performance - The Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, ​​​​​​observes that the surface looks good for batting. He notes that the venue has generally favoured teams chasing. Adds that the pitch tends to improve as the game progresses, with the dew factor coming into play as well, making it a preferable option. He further adds that the atmosphere in the dressing room is already electric and the team will aim to put on an entertaining performance for the crowd. Although he admits that there is a bit of pressure as well. Reflecting on the previous match, he mentions that the side had executed their plans well and ticked all the necessary boxes. Ends by confirming that they are going unchanged for this match.
18:36 IST:
India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah.
18:48 IST:
West Indies (Playing XI) - Shai Hope (C/WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein (In for Brandon King), Gudakesh Motie, and Shamar Joseph.
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