Sanju Samson shines in T20 World Cup; Mammootty, Mohanlal and other celebrities REACT; 'Keep the flag flying high!'

Sanju Samson played one of the finest innings of the tournament as he struck an unbeaten 97 to carry India into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match took place on Sunday, March 1. India faced a strong challenge from the West Indies in a must-win clash.

Samson walked in under pressure and steadied the innings with calm strokes. The unbeaten 97 became the standout innings of the match and one of the biggest moments of his career so far. Malayalam stars from Mohanlal, Mammootty and others have praised the young cricketer.

Malayalam film industry REACTS to the win

Mammootty wrote, “What a knock, @IamSanjuSamson Pure class. Pure dominance. A fearless statement on the biggest stage. Congratulations to the Indian cricket team for marching into the #T20WorldCup2026 Semi Final.”

Mohanlal praised Samson as well. He posted, “Exhilarating to watch @IamSanjuSamson in such sublime form! A truly masterful innings that speaks volumes of his character and talent. Hearty congratulations to the entire Indian team for storming into the #T20WorldCup2026 Semi-Finals. Keep the flag flying high!”

Actor Nivin Pauly congratulated Samson on his explosive performance.Actor-director Basil Joseph praised Samson’s grit and described the performance as a “statement of an innings.” Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran said on Instagram, “One of the greatest T20 innings ever! That too in a virtual quarter final on the world cup stage!”Kalidas Jayaram shared a clip of the match and wrote, “Proud of you Macha (sic).”

Actor Tovino Thomas reacted with a simple but expressive “Woah.” Meanwhile,

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posted celebratory emojis to mark the moment.India storms into semi-finals after a nail-biter.India’s win over the West Indies came in a tight finish. Samson anchored the chase and held his nerve as wickets fell around him. India crossed the line with confidence, securing their spot in the tournament’s last four.