Updated On: 07 March, 2026 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Sanju Samson, who followed up his match-winning 50-ball 97 not out vs WI with a stunning 42-ball 89 against England in the semis, says he will rest easy only if he does well in the final to help India lift the trophy

India opener Sanju Samson during his 42-ball 89 against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Pic/Atul Kamble
After two back-to-back match-winning knocks against West Indies and England, India opener Sanju Samson wants to make an impact one more time against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Samson, 31, who was not part of the playing XI when India started their T20 World Cup campaign against USA at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7, made his mark in the Super Eights game against WI in Kolkata on March 1, scoring an unbeaten 97 off 50 balls during India’s five-wicket win. On Thursday, his 42-ball 89 helped the hosts beat England by seven runs in the semi-final at Wankhede.