Defending champions India will take on two-time winners England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
The clash marks the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final meeting between the two heavyweights, adding another chapter to one of cricket’s fiercest modern rivalries. Notably, in both the 2022 and 2024 editions, the winner of the India-England semi-final went on to lift the trophy, a trend that adds extra significance to the Mumbai encounter.
India secured their place in the last four after a crucial five-wicket win over the West Indies, while England arrived in strong form after topping their Super 8 group with a perfect record. With both teams eyeing a record third T20 World Cup title, the match promises a high-intensity contest between two of the tournament’s most balanced sides.
India’s campaign has been powered by consistent performances from Ishan Kishan and a potent bowling attack led by Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah. England, meanwhile, will rely on the form of skipper Harry Brook and the experience of Jos Buttler, alongside their strong pace and spin combination.
With the Wankhede surface expected to favour batters and dew likely to play a factor later in the evening, the contest could turn into a high-scoring battle where tactical decisions at the toss may prove crucial.
India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final: Match Details
Match: India vs England, Semi-final 2
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
What is the toss time for the India vs England T20 World Cup match?
The toss for the India vs England semi-final will take place at 6:30 pm IST, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm IST.
India vs England T20 World Cup: Live Streaming Details
Where to watch India vs England live on TV in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch India vs England live streaming in India?
The semi-final will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website (subscription required).
India vs England: Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Total Matches: 29
India Won: 17
England Won: 12
T20 World Cup Meetings
Matches: 5
India Won: 3
England Won: 2
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is traditionally batting-friendly, offering true bounce and a quick outfield that often results in high-scoring matches. First-innings totals typically range between 190 and 220 runs, though fast bowlers using variations can still be effective.
Clear skies are expected in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 37°C and humidity levels likely to rise during the evening. Dew is expected later in the night, which could make chasing easier.
India vs England: Probable Playing XIs
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
England:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson.