India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Semi Final: India defeated England by 7 runs in a nail-biting clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to secure a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant 89 off 42 balls as India posted a huge 253/7 in 20 overs. England fought back through Jacob Bethell’s stunning 105, but their chase ended at 246/7.
IND vs ENG — Full Match Scorecard
India Innings — 253/7 (20 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 89 | 42 | 8 | 7 | 211.9 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Ishan Kishan | 39 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 216.67 |
| Shivam Dube | 43 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 172 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.33 |
| Hardik Pandya | 27 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 225 |
| Tilak Varma | 21 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 300 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 13.25 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 15.25 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 |
England Innings — 246/7 (20 Overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Jos Buttler | 25 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 147.06 |
| Harry Brook | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Jacob Bethell | 105 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 218.75 |
| Tom Banton | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 340 |
| Will Jacks | 35 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 175 |
| Sam Curran | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Jamie Overton | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jofra Archer | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 475 |
India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.67 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 16 |
Sanju Samson Leads India’s Batting Charge
India produced a powerful batting performance after being put in to bat.
Sanju Samson played a standout innings, scoring 89 runs off 42 balls, helping India build a commanding total.
India’s middle order continued the aggressive approach throughout the innings, pushing the score beyond the 250-run mark — one of the biggest totals seen in a T20 World Cup knockout match.
England’s bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate. Will Jacks was among the more effective bowlers, picking up two wickets, but India maintained a strong run rate across all phases of the innings.
Jacob Bethell’s Century Keeps England in the Game
Chasing 254, England responded with attacking intent.
Young batter Jacob Bethell delivered a sensational performance, scoring 105 runs from 48 balls, keeping England firmly in the contest.
The chase remained alive deep into the final overs, with England pushing hard to complete what would have been a record chase in a World Cup semi-final.
However, India’s bowlers held their nerve at the death. Hardik Pandya delivered a crucial spell and finished with 2 wickets for 38 runs, helping India defend the total.
Player of the Match
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match for his explosive 89-run knock, which played a key role in setting up India’s winning total.
His aggressive innings gave India early momentum and proved decisive in a match dominated by batting performances from both sides.
India Advance to the Final
With this win, India move into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. They will face New Zealand, who reached the final after defeating South Africa in the first semi-final.
You can read about that match in New Zealand vs South Africa: Finn Allen’s Century Powers 9-Wicket Win in T20 World Cup Semi-Final
Match Summary
- India: 253/7 (20 overs)
- England: 246/7 (20 overs)
- Result: India won by 7 runs
- Player of the Match: Sanju Samson – 89 (42)
The match will be remembered as one of the most exciting games of the tournament, featuring explosive batting from both teams and a tense finish that ultimately sent India into the World Cup final.
