ADVERTISEMENTSanju Samson, often criticised for a lack of consistency, produced a scintillating batting display to take India past what had looked like a formidable target. Every time the batters hit a boundary, the decibel levels hit the roof, in the stands, drawing rooms, pubs and clubs. But the entire stadium cheering for one team is a different experience,” said Mayank Gupta, a Kankurgachhi resident who came to Eden with three friends. The first World Cup knockout clash featuring India at Eden in thirty years was a spectacle, in every sense of the term, both inside and outside the stadium. The majority of those who did not have one purchased it from vendors outside the stadium.

Source: The Telegraph March 02, 2026 07:08 UTC