Mumbai, March 5, 2026: India national cricket team produced a thrilling performance to defeat the England national cricket team by 7 runs in the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, securing a place in the final.
Batting first, India posted a huge total of 253/7 in 20 overs.
- Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant 89 off 42 balls, smashing boundaries all around the ground.
- The Indian batting lineup maintained a high run rate throughout the innings, putting England under immense pressure.
England fought back strongly in the chase.
- Jacob Bethell played a sensational knock of 105 from 48 balls, keeping England in the hunt.
- Despite the explosive innings, England finished at 246/7, falling just 7 runs short of the target.
India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs.
- Hardik Pandya delivered crucial breakthroughs and finished with 2 wickets, helping India defend the total.
With this victory, India advance to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final, where they will face New Zealand national cricket team, who won the other semifinal.
The match was one of the highest-scoring and most thrilling semifinals in T20 World Cup history, with both teams delivering explosive batting performances in front of a packed Mumbai crowd.
