India defeated England by 7 runs in a thrilling semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and booked their place in the final. The match was full of big hits, brilliant bowling, and dramatic moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Batting first after losing the toss, India posted a huge total of 253 for 7 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson played a superb knock and scored 89 runs off just 42 balls. His innings included several fours and sixes and helped India get a strong start.
Other Indian batters also contributed important runs. Ishan Kishan scored quickly, while Shivam Dube added 43 runs with some powerful hitting. Hardik Pandya also played a quick cameo at the end, helping India cross the 250-run mark.
England faced a tough target of 254 runs, but they fought back strongly during the chase. Young batter Jacob Bethell played an outstanding innings and scored 105 runs off 48 balls. His century kept England in the match and put pressure on the Indian bowlers.
However, India held their nerve in the final overs. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah bowled crucial overs and slowed down England’s scoring. All-rounder Axar Patel also made an important impact with sharp fielding and key moments in the game.
In the end, England finished at 246 for 7, falling just 7 runs short of the target. The high-scoring match produced nearly 500 runs and dozens of sixes, making it one of the most exciting games of the tournament.
With this win, India have now advanced to the T20 World Cup 2026 final, where they will face New Zealand national cricket team in the title clash.
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings that set up India’s victory.