List Of Records Broken By Sanju Samson During T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Match. Photo: X
IND vs ENG: On a night where the Wankhede Stadium was transformed into a theater of dreams on Thursday, 5th March, Sanju Samson delivered a batting masterclass that will be etched in the history of Indian cricket. In the high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, Samson’s 89 off 42 balls was more than just a match-winning knock; it was a record-shattering spree.
Here are the major records broken or equaled by Sanju Samson during his historic innings:
Most Runs by an Indian in a T20 World Cup Knockout: Samson’s 89 equaled Virat Kohli’s legendary 89* against the West Indies (2016) for the highest individual score by an Indian in a tournament knockout.
Most Sixes by an Indian in a T20 World Cup Knockout Innings: By smashing 7 sixes, he surpassed Yuvraj Singh’s long-standing record of 5 sixes set against Australia in 2007.
Most Sixes by an Indian in a Single T20 World Cup Edition: Samson reached 16 sixes in this tournament, overtaking Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 15 sixes from the 2024 edition.
Highest Partnership for India in T20 World Cup Knockouts: His 97-run stand with Ishan Kishan eclipsed the 19-year-old record held by Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa (84 runs in 2007).
Coming into the semi-final fresh off a match-winning 97* against the West Indies, Samson appeared to be batting on a different plane. Despite the early loss of Abhishek Sharma, Samson took the attack to England’s premier pacer, Jofra Archer, from the first over. He was handed a lifeline on 15 when England skipper Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch, a mistake that cost the visitors 74 additional runs.
Samson’s strike rate of 211.90 was the catalyst for India posting 253/7—the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match. While England’s Jacob Bethell made things tense with a valiant 105, it was the platform set by Samson’s record-breaking assault that ultimately ensured India’s passage to the final. As the team travel to Ahmedabad to face New Zealand on March 8, Samson stands as the undisputed “X-factor” of the defending champions’ batting lineup.
Debayan Bhattacharyya is a seasoned sports journalist and digital media professional, currently serving as the Chief Sub Editor at ITV Digital (NewsX). A true Football-Fanatic Bong, his professional journey began at Zee Media, where he kicked off his career as a Sub-Editor for the sports team at India.com and CricketCountry. His ability to blend insightful analysis with rapid-fire news delivery soon led him to Times Network, where he served as a Senior Copy Editor for Times Now. Before his current role at NewsX, Debayan spent a significant tenure at OneIndia’s MyKhel as a Senior Sub Editor.
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