T20 World Cup Highlights: India edge England by 7 runs in thriller to book T20 World Cup 2026 final spot

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End of Over 20: England 246/7 – India into the Finals!

England finishes their innings at 246/7, with Jofra Archer smashing three towering sixes off Shivam Dube.

Earlier in the over, Hardik Pandya pulled off a crucial run-out of Jacob Bethell bowled by Shivam Dube.

Restricting England to 246, India have sealed their place in the T20 World Cup final.

End of Over 19: England 224/6

Jacob Bethell smashes a huge six off Hardik Pandya to reach his maiden T20I century. England lose Sam Curran, caught by Tilak Varma, as they slide to 224/6 after 19 overs, with the finish line in sight for India.

End of Over 18: England 215/5

Jasprit Bumrah keeps England in check with accurate yorkers, but Sam Curran and Jacob Bethell keep the scoreboard ticking. Smart singles and doubles see England move to 215/5 after 18 overs, keeping the chase alive with just two overs remaining.

End of Over 17: England 205/5

Arshdeep Singh continues to bowl tightly, but England fights back as Jacob Bethell goes big, smashing a six over long-off and ending with a boundary.

Both Bethell and Sam Curran rotate the strike with smart singles and twos, helping England reach 205/5 after 17 overs in a tense chase. Wides have added a few extra runs, keeping the scoring steady.

End of Over 16: England 193/5

Jasprit Bumrah keeps up the pressure as Jacob Bethell and Sam Curran rotate the strike with smart singles. Curran finds the boundary off a full toss, while Bethell continues his aggressive approach with a crisp square drive.

England reach 193/5 after 16 overs, inching closer to India’s formidable total.

End of Over 15: England 185/5

Jacob Bethell continues his aggressive innings, carving a two and then sending a full-length delivery straight down the ground for four.

Sam Curran joins the scoring with a crisp single and a well-timed pull for four over deep mid-wicket. Varun Chakaravarthy keeps things tight, adding a wide to the extras, but England inch closer to 185/5 after 15 overs, trying to rebuild after losing their fifth wicket.

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End of Over 14: England 172/5

Arshdeep Singh makes his presence felt with a brilliant wicket as England lose their fifth. Will Jacks goes for a big shot, but Axar Patel produces a stunning catch, stretching to take it and throwing to Dube to complete the dismissal.

Earlier in the over, Jacob Bethell kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles, doubles, and a classy upper cut for four over third man. England 172/5 after 14 overs, struggling to rebuild.

End of Over 13: England 160/4

Axar Patel continues to keep England in check, conceding some boundaries but also maintaining control. Jacob Bethell picks up singles with crisp drives, while Will Jacks comes alive with a boundary through the covers and a massive six over square leg. England reach 160/4 after 13 overs, keeping the chase alive but losing momentum at key moments.

End of Over 12: England 145/4

England continued their assault in over 12, reaching 145/4 at a run rate of 11.6. Varun Chakaravarthy started the over by conceding a single to Will Jacks, who then rotated the strike smartly.

Jacob Bethell responded brilliantly with a perfectly timed reverse scoop over third man for four, followed by a controlled drive to Deep Covers for another single. Will Jacks kept the momentum going with an aggressive back-foot cover drive to Deep Extra Covers, adding a single. Bethell continued to find gaps, nudging the ball to Square Third Man for another run.

The over ended in style as Will Jacks sent the ball flying over mid-wicket for a massive six, underlining England’s intent and keeping the pressure high on India.

End of Over 11: England 131/4

England continues to rebuild after early setbacks. Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell find the boundaries, with Jacks bringing out some exquisite drives and Bethell connecting well with the pull and cover shots. Extras creep in as a wide adds to the tally. England finish the over at 131/4, keeping the pressure on India’s bowlers.

End of Over 10: England 119/4

England inches closer to the halfway mark with smart running and a few extras. Will Jacks rotates the strike with a mix of singles and lofted drives, while Jacob Bethell contributes with a well-timed square drive. Axar Patel keeps it tight, but the over ends with England at 119/4.

End of Over 9: England 113/4

England crosses the 100-run mark as Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks take charge. Bethell unleashes a couple of cracking boundaries through mid-wicket and over cover, while Jacks responds with a classy off-drive for a single and a one-bounce four over square leg. India’s Varun Chakaravarthy continues to bowl with intent, but England keeps the momentum going, reaching 113/4 at the end of the over.

End of Over 8: England 95/4

England’s Tom Banton go big off Axar Patel with back-to-back sixes, but the over also sees a wicket as Banton is bowled for 95/4 after missing a straight full-length delivery. Will Jacks stays composed, rotating strike and finishing the over with a pull for four. England inch forward but losing key wickets keeps India in the contest.

End of Over 7: England 83/3

England continue their counterattack as Jacob Bethell keeps the momentum going, hitting a reverse scoop for a boundary and a towering maximum over mid-wicket off Hardik Pandya. Tom Banton also rotates strike with a smart single, while a wide adds to England’s tally. England move to 83/3 after seven overs, keeping the pressure on India but still needing partnerships to stabilize the innings.

End of Over 6: England 68/3

Varun Chakaravarthy is under fire but responds in style! Jacob Bethell smashes three huge sixes in a row to start the over, including a majestic 87-metre strike over long-off.

WICKET! Jos Buttler’s struggle continues as he falls to Varun Chakaravarthy, beaten by a sharp googly that crashes into the top of the off-stump.

Tom Banton ends the powerplay with a crisp boundary through point, keeping England in the chase despite early setbacks.

End of Over 6: England 68/3

Varun Chakaravarthy is under fire but responds in style! Jacob Bethell smashes three huge sixes in a row to start the over, including a majestic 87-metre strike over long-off.

WICKET! Jos Buttler’s struggle continues as he falls to Varun Chakaravarthy, beaten by a sharp googly that crashes into the top of the off-stump.

Tom Banton ends the powerplay with a crisp boundary through point, keeping England in the chase despite early setbacks.

End of Over 5: England 45/2

WICKET! Jasprit Bumrah strikes early! Harry Brook goes for a lofted shot but is caught brilliantly by Axar Patel at covers. England loses their second wicket for 38 runs.

Jacob Bethell tries to counter-attack and smashes a massive six over square leg, but India keep the pressure on with tight deliveries in between.

End of Over 5: England 45/2

WICKET! Jasprit Bumrah strikes early! Harry Brook goes for a lofted shot but is caught brilliantly by Axar Patel at covers. England loses their second wicket for 38 runs.

Jacob Bethell tries to counter-attack and smashes a massive six over square leg, but India keep the pressure on with tight deliveries in between.

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End of Over 4: England 38/1

Hardik Pandya continues his fiery spell as England tries to steady the innings. Jos Buttler connects beautifully for a maximum over long-off, while Harry Brook keeps the scoreboard ticking with smart singles. Brook also pulls a short ball powerfully for a boundary to mid-wicket, keeping England in touch.

End of Over 3: England 25/1

Jos Buttler takes charge, hitting 10 runs off Arshdeep Singh with two boundaries and a couple of quick singles. England move to 25/1, keeping the chase alive after losing Phil Salt early.

End of Over 2: England 15/1

Hardik Pandya strikes early, removing Phil Salt as England slip to 15/1. Jos Buttler survives a testing over, while Harry Brook rotates the strike with a single.

End of Over 1: England 13/0

Arshdeep Singh had a mixed start, leaking boundaries but keeping it tight at times. Jos Buttler got off the mark in style with two well-timed boundaries, while Phil Salt contributed with a boundary and a single.

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End of Over 20: India 253/7 – Post highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match

India finished their innings in style, posting 253/7, the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match.

WICKET Hardik Pandya showcased brutal hitting, smashing two towering sixes and a boundary before being run out.

Axar Patel rotated strike with a single, while Varun Chakaravarthy picked up a couple of byes. Despite England’s efforts to keep the run rate in check, India’s power-packed innings sets a colossal target for the visitors.

End of Over 20: India 253/7 – Post highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match

India finished their innings in style, posting 253/7, the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match.

WICKET Hardik Pandya showcased brutal hitting, smashing two towering sixes and a boundary before being run out.

Axar Patel rotated strike with a single, while Varun Chakaravarthy picked up a couple of byes. Despite England’s efforts to keep the run rate in check, India’s power-packed innings sets a colossal target for the visitors.

End of Over 19: India 237/6

India’s powerplay in the death overs continues to dazzle, with Tilak Varma taking the attack to Jofra Archer. In a sensational display of power-hitting, Varma cleared the ropes three times in the over, including a mix of lofted drives and pull shots.

WICKET However, the aggressive approach comes at a cost, Varma is bowled by Archer on the last ball of the over, India losing their sixth wicket. Meanwhile, Axar Patel rotates strike well and keeps the momentum alive.

India are now at 237/6 after 19 overs, setting up a dramatic final over in their quest for a competitive total.

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End of Over 18: India 216/5

WICKET India’s innings has been a mix of fireworks and setbacks. Shivam Dube, who had been anchoring the middle order, was run out by Harry Brook, leaving Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma to rebuild.

Despite the setback, the boundaries keep coming. Dube had earlier smashed a towering six over mid-wicket, while Varma showed intent with a couple of quick runs. Pandya rotated the strike smartly, and even extras like a wide and a leg-bye helped India inch closer to a competitive total.

After 18 overs, India are at 216/5, setting up a tense finish in the final two overs of the innings.

End of Over 17: India 205/4

India continues to accelerate in the middle overs with Hardik Pandya in fine touch. He struck three boundaries in the over, including a classy cover drive and an upper cut over third man, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Shivam Dube rotated strike smartly with a couple of singles, ensuring the momentum doesn’t dip.

End of Over 16: India 190/4

The middle overs have been a rollercoaster! Shivam Dube smashed a sensational six over long-off and followed it up with a powerful slog-sweep maximum over square leg, keeping India’s momentum alive.

However, India suffered a setback as Suryakumar Yadav fell after a quick 11, claimed by Adil Rashid, leaving India at 190/4.

End of Over 15: India 177/3

India keep the momentum going in the middle overs with Shivam Dube taking charge again. He hit a well-timed four over straight long on and rotated strike smartly with singles.

Surya Kumar Yadav also contributed with a quick single, helping India continue to build a strong platform. A wide added to the extras, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

After 15 overs, India are 177/3, maintaining a healthy run rate.

End of Over 14: India 166/3

WICKET Sanju Samson departs after a brilliant innings that powered India to a strong total. Will Jacks claims the wicket, with Samson caught by Phil Salt for a flurry of attacking shots, including a massive six earlier in the over.

The innings continues to flow as Surya Kumar Yadav rotates strike with a couple of singles and a quick two, while Shivam Dube keeps the momentum going with well-placed singles. A wide also adds to the extras, helping India maintain the pressure.

After 14 overs, India are at 166/3, still in a strong position with the middle order set to capitalise on the platform built during the powerplay and early middle overs.

End of Over 13: India 160/2

India continue their onslaught in the middle overs, with Sanju Samson taking the spotlight. He smashed two massive sixes, one over long off and another over deep backward point, and rotated strike smartly with a single. A wide added to the extras, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Shivam Dube also contributed with a well-timed single, while a couple of dot balls didn’t stop India from maintaining momentum. At 160/2 after 13 overs, India are firmly in control and putting England under mounting pressure.

End of Over 12: India 145/2

India continues to dominate the middle overs with Shivam Dube taking charge. He smashed two towering sixes over mid-wicket and straight down the ground while also rotating strike smartly with singles.

Sanju Samson contributed with a crisp single through long-off, keeping the partnership moving. India remain in complete control at 145/2 after 12 overs.

End of Over 11: India 130/2

India continue their aggressive momentum in the first ten overs, with Sanju Samson hitting a stunning six over long-off to start the over. Both Samson and Shivam Dube rotated strike well with singles, while a wide added to the extras, helping India push past 130.

The partnership keeps India in a commanding position, maintaining momentum after the early wickets in this high-stakes semi-final.

End of Over 10: India 119/2

WICKET England strikes again as Ishan Kishan departs after a sensational powerplay. Adil Rashid claims the wicket, with Kishan caught by Will Jacks for 39 off a flurry of attacking shots.

Shivam Dube, who came in after Kishan, took a single off his first ball, while Sanju Samson rotated strike with another single later in the over.

Despite losing their second wicket, India remain in a strong position at 119/2 after ten overs, keeping momentum in this high-stakes semi-final.

End of Over 9: India 112/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan punished Sam Curran with multiple boundaries and massive sixes.

Samson pulled a short delivery over mid-wicket for a maximum and drove beautifully through deep extra cover, while Kishan followed up with a towering six over mid-wicket and a crisp cover drive. A few singles and a wide helped India push past 110, keeping England under pressure in this high-stakes semi-final.

Momentum firmly with India as they look to set up a strong platform for the middle overs.

End of Over 8: India 92/1

Sanju Samson brought up a stunning fifty with a lofted six over long-off and earlier scored a single off Dawson. Ishan Kishan also took charge, hitting a massive slog-sweep over mid-wicket and following it up with quick singles and a double to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Extras, including a wide, added to India’s momentum, with England struggling to contain the flow despite some tidy deliveries from Liam Dawson

End of Over 7: India 73/1

Sanju Samson has been aggressive, driving beautifully through covers and long-off to collect a boundary in the over, while Kishan rotated strike with smart singles.

Adil Rashid managed to bowl a few dot balls, but India finish the powerplay on a strong note at 73/1.

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End of Over 6: India 67/1

Sanju Samson takes control against Sam Curran with back-to-back boundaries to keep India’s momentum strong.

After being beaten by the first ball, Samson responded smartly, lofting a slower delivery over long-on before opening the face to cut another through third man for four. A wide and a few singles followed as Samson and Ishan Kishan rotated the strike comfortably.

Curran concedes 12 runs in the over, with India finishing the powerplay strongly at 67/1 after six overs.

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End of Over 5: India 55/1

Ishan Kishan takes charge against Jamie Overton, striking two consecutive boundaries to keep India’s aggressive start intact.

Kishan first produced a wristy flick through square leg, then followed it up with a crisp cover drive through deep extra cover. Sanju Samson chipped in with a single as the pair rotated strike comfortably.

Overton finishes with 10 runs from the over, but India maintain strong momentum at 55/1 after five overs.

End of Over 4: India 45/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keep the scoreboard ticking with 11 runs off Will Jacks’ over in the semi-final.

Samson produced a classy cover drive for four, while Kishan joined the act with a powerful pull shot to deep backward square leg for another boundary. The pair rotated strike well through singles, maintaining India’s momentum in the power play.

India move to 45/1 after four overs, continuing their positive approach.

End of Over 4: India 45/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keep the scoreboard ticking with 11 runs off Will Jacks’ over in the semi-final.

Samson produced a classy cover drive for four, while Kishan joined the act with a powerful pull shot to deep backward square leg for another boundary. The pair rotated strike well through singles, maintaining India’s momentum in the power play.

India move to 45/1 after four overs, continuing their positive approach.

End of Over 3: India 34/1

Sanju Samson took charge against Jofra Archer in the third over, scoring 14 runs and giving India a strong push in the powerplay of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Samson started the over with a powerful pull for four and followed it up with a massive six over deep mid-wicket. Archer did manage to squeeze in a few dot balls, but Samson finished the over in style, gliding a perfect yorker to third man for another boundary.

India continue their positive start despite losing an early wicket.

End of Over 2: India 20/1

Eventful over from Will Jacks. Abhishek Sharma started the over with a crisp boundary and added another four to keep the runs flowing.

WICKET England struck at the end of the over as Abhishek tried to go big but was caught by Phil Salt, handing England their first breakthrough in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final.

End of Over 1: India 12/0

A positive start for India. Sanju Samson got the innings going with a confident pull for four and followed it up with a towering six off Jofra Archer. Abhishek Sharma also got off the mark as India collected 12 runs from the opening over.

Captains take at the toss:

Harry Brook, England captain

“We will bowl first because the surface looks good and we want an early foothold with the ball before chasing later. Playing here earlier in the tournament helps a bit, although India have far more experience, so we must read the conditions quickly and play our best cricket. T20 cricket can turn in a moment, but the tight games we have edged through so far should help us stay settled tonight. The atmosphere will be intense with a huge crowd backing India, and we hope to quieten things with a strong performance. We have made one change with Jamie Overton coming in for Rehan Ahmed."

Suryakumar Yadav, India captain

“We wanted to bat first because it is a big semifinal and putting runs on the board suits us especially with a breeze around and little chance of dew. Preparations have been excellent and whatever I have asked of the boys they have delivered with a very positive mindset. We sat together earlier in the tournament and decided how we wanted to play and since then the cricket we have produced has been of a different standard. The pitch looks outstanding and the curators deserve credit and we hope for a full house and a great show tonight. We are going in with the same team."

Captains take at the toss:

Harry Brook, England captain

“We will bowl first because the surface looks good and we want an early foothold with the ball before chasing later. Playing here earlier in the tournament helps a bit, although India have far more experience, so we must read the conditions quickly and play our best cricket. T20 cricket can turn in a moment, but the tight games we have edged through so far should help us stay settled tonight. The atmosphere will be intense with a huge crowd backing India, and we hope to quieten things with a strong performance. We have made one change with Jamie Overton coming in for Rehan Ahmed."

Suryakumar Yadav, India captain

“We wanted to bat first because it is a big semifinal and putting runs on the board suits us especially with a breeze around and little chance of dew. Preparations have been excellent and whatever I have asked of the boys they have delivered with a very positive mindset. We sat together earlier in the tournament and decided how we wanted to play and since then the cricket we have produced has been of a different standard. The pitch looks outstanding and the curators deserve credit and we hope for a full house and a great show tonight. We are going in with the same team."

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Playing XIs

India:

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

England:

Harry Brook (c), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

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Toss Update: England has won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India take on two-time winners England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium with a place in the final on the line. Stay with us for live updates, key moments, and analysis from this high-stakes clash.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Defending champions India take on two-time winners England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium with a place in the final on the line. Stay with us for live updates, key moments, and analysis from this high-stakes clash.