The West Indies cricket team bowed out of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after suffering a hard-fought five-wicket defeat to the India national cricket team at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
After a cautious start, the Caribbean side rallied to post a competitive 195 for 4, with steady contributions through the middle order giving them a fighting chance against the tournament hosts.
However, India’s chase was anchored by a commanding, unbeaten 97 from Sanju Samson, whose powerful stroke play proved decisive in guiding his team to victory with five wickets in hand.
Despite the loss, the West Indies’ campaign was widely viewed as credible, with the team showing resilience and flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament.
Summarised Scores:
West Indies – 195/4 (Chase 40, Holder 37; Bumrah 2-36)
India – 199/5 (Samson 97*, Varma 27; Holder 2-38)
India won by 5 wickets