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India put on a dominant show in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the Men in Blue secured a massive victory to reach the final. India won the match by 68 runs after posting a strong total of 253/7.
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England struggled against India's world-class bowling and was bowled out for just 7 runs. Sanju Samson was named the Player of the Match (POTM) for his outstanding batting performance.
In this article, we'll take a look at the full scorecards, key wickets, and top performances that defined this big win.
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Who Won the T20 World Cup 2026 Semi- Finals Match?
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In a high-stakes encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on March 5, 2026, India defeated England by 7 runs to secure their place in the T20 World Cup Final.
Batting first, India posted a monumental 253/7, the highest ever in a World Cup knockout match. The charge was led by Sanju Samson, whose blistering 89 off 42 balls set the tone, supported by aggressive cameos from Ishan Kishan (39) and Shivam Dube (43).
England’s response was equally fierce, spearheaded by a spectacular maiden century from Jacob Bethell, who smashed 105 off 48 balls. Despite his heroics, the required rate proved too steep under the pressure of India’s death bowling.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass in the 18th over, and a crucial run-out of Bethell by Hardik Pandya in the final over sealed the win for the Men in Blue. England finished on 246/7, narrowly missing out on a historic chase. India will now face New Zealand in the final this Sunday in Ahmedabad.
Who Won the T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Against South Africa?
New Zealand beat South Africa by 9 wickets in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens.
South Africa, unbeaten until this match, could not keep up with New Zealand’s strong performance. Batting first, South Africa faced tough bowling and finished with 169 runs for 8 wickets.
New Zealand chased down the target in only 12.5 overs. Finn Allen led the way with a record-breaking unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century ever in the T20 World Cup. With this big win, New Zealand moves on to the final to play either India or England.
Who is Named as the Player of the Match?
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Sanju Samson was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance. Coming in at number two, Samson played a pivotal role in India's victory by smashing 89 runs off just 42 balls.
His innings included 8 fours and 7 sixes, helping India reach a record-breaking total of 253/7. Despite a heroic century from England's Jacob Bethell (105 off 48), Samson's aggressive start and massive strike rate were ultimately the difference-makers that powered India into the final.
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