Delhi: Star wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson played an important role in taking the Indian team to the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The way he batted in a pressure-packed match changed the course of the match. England captain Harry Brook also admitted that Sanju’s missed catch proved costly for his team.

Sanju Samson shines in do or die match

This match was very important for Team India and at such a time, Samson performed brilliantly and strengthened the team. After playing an unbeaten inning of 97 runs against West Indies, he also batted well against England. In this match, Sanju scored 89 runs in 42 balls with the help of 8 fours and 7 sixes and made a decisive contribution in taking India to a big score.

Samson’s missed catch cost England dearly

An important turning point came during the match when Sanju Samson was on a personal score of 15 runs. At that time, England captain Harry Brook failed to take an easy catch. After this, Samson took full advantage of the opportunity and batted aggressively and took the Indian innings forward rapidly. Thanks to his innings, India scored a huge score of 253 runs in the stipulated overs.

Harry Brook admitted his mistake after dropping the catch

After the match, England captain Harry Brook admitted that Samson’s dropping the catch proved costly for his team. He said that initially he thought that the pitch was new and the spin bowlers would get more help in the first innings, but it did not happen. Brook told that when Samson’s catch slipped from his hands, he immediately realized that it could be a big mistake. He also said that luck did not favor the team in fielding and in bowling also the players were not able to implement their strategy properly.

Even Jacob Bethel’s century could not save England

For England, Jacob Bethel batted brilliantly and scored 105 runs in 48 balls with the help of 8 fours and 7 sixes. However, even this excellent inning of his was not enough for the team to win. Harry Brook praised Bethel and said that he can prove to be a player who can earn a lot of money from cricket in future and the world is well aware of his talent.

India won by seven runs, made place in the final

While chasing the target of 253 runs, the England team also fought hard, but could score only 246 runs in the stipulated overs. In this way, the Indian team won the match by seven runs and made it to the finals.

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