Mumbai: India national cricket team defeated England national cricket team by 7 runs in a thrilling second semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to secure a place in the final.
Chasing a massive 254-run target, England fought hard but managed 246 runs, falling just short of victory.
Jacob Bethell played a brilliant knock of 105 runs, leading England’s fightback. Will Jacks contributed 35 runs, while captain Jos Buttler added 25 runs to the total.
For India, Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets, helping his side defend the massive total and seal victory.
Earlier, England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field first. Batting first, India posted a formidable 253 for 7 in 20 overs.
Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant 89 runs, while Shivam Dube contributed 43, Ishan Kishan scored 39, Hardik Pandya added 27, and Tilak Varma made 21 runs. Suryakumar Yadav scored 11.
For England, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid picked up two wickets each.
In the first semifinal, New Zealand national cricket team defeated South Africa national cricket team to book their place in the final.
The T20 World Cup 2026 final will be played on Sunday in Ahmedabad, where India will face New Zealand for the title. 🏏
