India have advanced to the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after playing out a goalless draw against England in their final Pool D match. The result was enough for India to finish second in the pool behind China.&nbsp;India knew that a draw would be enough to qualify, but they did not start the match with a defensive approach, as they earned three penalty corners in the first quarter but failed to score from any of them. They also created a few field-goal chances, but Ishika and Salima Tete could not find the net, according to ESPN.&nbsp;England grew stronger as the match progressed. After an evenly fought second quarter, they dominated the third period. Similar to India’s opening match against China, they struggled to keep possession as England created repeated attacks and won several penalty corners. However, India’s defence remained strong.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bpl-t20-league-cancelled-by-bangladesh-after-heavy-financial-losses-1787239497755">BPL T20 League cancelled by Bangladesh after heavy financial losses</a>&nbsp;India entered the final quarter knowing they needed to hold on for another 15 minutes to secure their place in the next round. Bichu Devi made key saves to deny England and secure the draw.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/raised-the-bar-ab-de-villiers-picks-kohli-over-tendulkar-in-test-debate-1787235148651">‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate</a>&nbsp;India will now face the Netherlands in the opening match of the second pool phase on Friday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The draw gave India a crucial point, taking their tally to five and securing second place in the pool behind China, which earned them a spot in the next round.

India have advanced to the second round of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 after playing out a goalless draw against England in their final Pool D match. The result was enough for India to finish second in the pool behind China. India knew that a draw would be enough to qualify, but they did not start the match with a defensive approach, as they earned three penalty corners in the first quarter but failed to score from any of them. They also created a few field-goal chances, but Ishika and Salima Tete could not find the net, according to ESPN. England grew stronger as the match progressed. After an evenly fought second quarter, they dominated the third period. Similar to India’s opening match against China, they struggled to keep possession as England created repeated attacks and won several penalty corners. However, India’s defence remained strong. Also Read - BPL T20 League cancelled by Bangladesh after heavy financial losses India entered the final quarter knowing they needed to hold on for another 15 minutes to secure their place in the next round. Bichu Devi made key saves to deny England and secure the draw. Also Read - ‘Raised the bar’: AB de Villiers picks Kohli over Tendulkar in Test debate India will now face the Netherlands in the opening match of the second pool phase on Friday evening. With inputs from agencies

The draw gave India a crucial point, taking their tally to five and securing second place in the pool behind China, which earned them a spot in the next round.

FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup: India hold England to goalless draw, advance to Round 2

India surrendered a two-goal lead after half-time as England fought back strongly to secure a 4-2 win in their second Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium on Monday (Aug 17). The defeat extended India’s wait for a World Cup win over England to 32 years, with their last victory against the European side coming in 1994.&nbsp;India had looked in control during the first half and went into the break with a 2-1 lead, however, England came out strongly after the interval, scoring three goals across the third and fourth quarters.&nbsp;&nbsp;The result kept England’s perfect record intact in Pool D. They now have two wins from two games and sit at the top of the group, while India have one win and one loss.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-ayush-shetty-upsets-reigning-world-champion-shi-yuqi-in-opening-match-pv-sindhu-wins-1786975359842">BWF World C'ships 2026: Ayush Shetty upsets reigning world champion Shi Yuqi</a>&nbsp;India had started their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners and Sanjay adding another goal from a set-piece. England, meanwhile, had defeated Pakistan 4-1 in their opening game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-suthar-jadeja-star-as-sri-lanka-bowled-out-for-284-india-lead-by-178-1786969216063">Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284, India lead by 178</a>&nbsp;India remain second in Pool D with three points. Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates will next face arch-rivals Pakistan, while England will meet Wales.&nbsp;India will now look to recover in their final pool match as they continue their search for a first World Cup title since their historic 1975 triumph. They had finished ninth in the 2023 edition in Bhubaneswar.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India’s Hockey World Cup campaign is in trouble after a 2-4 loss to England. They now need a win or draw against Pakistan to stay in the tournament.

India surrendered a two-goal lead after half-time as England fought back strongly to secure a 4-2 win in their second Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 at the Wagener Stadium on Monday (Aug 17). The defeat extended India’s wait for a World Cup win over England to 32 years, with their last victory against the European side coming in 1994. India had looked in control during the first half and went into the break with a 2-1 lead, however, England came out strongly after the interval, scoring three goals across the third and fourth quarters. The result kept England’s perfect record intact in Pool D. They now have two wins from two games and sit at the top of the group, while India have one win and one loss. Also Read - BWF World C'ships 2026: Ayush Shetty upsets reigning world champion Shi Yuqi India had started their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice from penalty corners and Sanjay adding another goal from a set-piece. England, meanwhile, had defeated Pakistan 4-1 in their opening game. Also Read - Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284, India lead by 178 India remain second in Pool D with three points. Harmanpreet Singh and his teammates will next face arch-rivals Pakistan, while England will meet Wales. India will now look to recover in their final pool match as they continue their search for a first World Cup title since their historic 1975 triumph. They had finished ninth in the 2023 edition in Bhubaneswar. With inputs from agencies

India’s Hockey World Cup campaign is in trouble after a 2-4 loss to England. They now need a win or draw against Pakistan to stay in the tournament.

FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026: England fight back to defeat India 4-2

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday (July 16), helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a target of 234, England reached 235/6 with 35 balls to spare after recovering from a difficult position at 94/4. Root anchored the innings with a composed knock, steering England through the middle overs and putting the hosts on course for victory.&nbsp;The experienced batter looked set to register his 21st ODI century, but remained stranded on 99 not out after Gus Atkinson sealed the win with a boundary off Prasidh Krishna, ending the chase before Root could reach the three-figure mark. England's win sets up a series decider in the third and final ODI after the teams are now locked at 1-1.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-s-new-odi-world-cup-format-explained-which-teams-will-benefit-and-who-could-struggle-1784230669810">ICC's new ODI World Cup format explained: Which teams will benefit and who could struggle?</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the innings, despite impressive half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli, India's batting lineup failed to capitalise as England's disciplined pace attack bowled the visitors out for 233. After winning the toss, England elected to field first and consistently applied pressure, preventing India from building substantial partnerships.&nbsp;India were bowled out for 233 in 44 overs, recovering from a middle-order collapse thanks to a composed innings from Iyer. However, England's bowlers ensured the visitors never gained complete control of the contest. India made a cautious start on a pitch offering assistance to the seamers. Rohit Sharma scored 26, while captain Shubman Gill added 31 before England struck at crucial intervals.&nbsp;Ishan Kishan, managed just one run before departing cheaply. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer then rebuilt the innings with a valuable partnership. Kohli looked in fine touch during his 65-run knock, but his dismissal shifted the momentum back in England's favour.The middle and lower middle order failed to provide the necessary support, with Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar all falling for single-digit scores as England tightened its grip.&nbsp;England's pace attack dominated throughout the innings. Jofra Archer led the charge with 3 wickets from his 10 overs, including the scalp of Kohli. Saqib Mahmood made an impressive return by picking up 2 wickets, while Gus Atkinson also took 3 wickets.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helped England beat India by four wickets in the second ODI at Cardiff, levelling the three-match series 1-1 ahead of the decider

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday (July 16), helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a target of 234, England reached 235/6 with 35 balls to spare after recovering from a difficult position at 94/4. Root anchored the innings with a composed knock, steering England through the middle overs and putting the hosts on course for victory. The experienced batter looked set to register his 21st ODI century, but remained stranded on 99 not out after Gus Atkinson sealed the win with a boundary off Prasidh Krishna, ending the chase before Root could reach the three-figure mark. England's win sets up a series decider in the third and final ODI after the teams are now locked at 1-1. Also Read: ICC's new ODI World Cup format explained: Which teams will benefit and who could struggle? Earlier in the innings, despite impressive half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli, India's batting lineup failed to capitalise as England's disciplined pace attack bowled the visitors out for 233. After winning the toss, England elected to field first and consistently applied pressure, preventing India from building substantial partnerships. India were bowled out for 233 in 44 overs, recovering from a middle-order collapse thanks to a composed innings from Iyer. However, England's bowlers ensured the visitors never gained complete control of the contest. India made a cautious start on a pitch offering assistance to the seamers. Rohit Sharma scored 26, while captain Shubman Gill added 31 before England struck at crucial intervals. Ishan Kishan, managed just one run before departing cheaply. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer then rebuilt the innings with a valuable partnership. Kohli looked in fine touch during his 65-run knock, but his dismissal shifted the momentum back in England's favour. The middle and lower middle order failed to provide the necessary support, with Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar all falling for single-digit scores as England tightened its grip. England's pace attack dominated throughout the innings. Jofra Archer led the charge with 3 wickets from his 10 overs, including the scalp of Kohli. Saqib Mahmood made an impressive return by picking up 2 wickets, while Gus Atkinson also took 3 wickets.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 powered England to a four-wicket win over India in Cardiff, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1

IND vs ENG, 2nd ODI: Joe Root's 99 not out helps England beat India by four wickets; series level at 1-1

India's incredible teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has triggered an unprecedented box office scramble across the United Kingdom before the tour even begins. We dive deep into his IPL records, his incredibly aggressive, hard-hitting batting style, and the ultimate praise he received from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Discover how this young phenomenon has forced the BCCI to create a special travel provision for his father, and see why fans are queuing up for the first Test at Headingley on June 20.

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The crises in West Asia are unlikely to be eased in the coming days as Israel and the USA continue their strikes in Iran, while retaliation is also on its way. But amid those crisis it is the cricket teams that have been affected in recent times, with teams exiting the T20 World Cup stranded in India. However, in a major breakthrough, South Africa, England and the West Indies are now set to depart for their homeland.<h2>Stranded teams to leave</h2>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. While the Proteas will have direct one-way access to their nation, the West Indies side will then take a separate flight from Johannesburg to Antigua.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;For England, another charter flight has been arranged, which will take them from Mumbai to London with no halts.&nbsp;A section of the South African group, including members of the team management along with players Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith and George Linde, will head to New Zealand on Sunday for a limited-overs tour beginning on March 15.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Cricket West Indies released a statement on Thursday, clearing their stand on the situation and showing full support to the management.&nbsp;"During a high-level call earlier today involving CWI, ICC officials, a representative of team management, and a representative of the players, it was confirmed that a charter flight is currently being arranged for the team's departure from India, with the expected departure scheduled within the next 24 hours," CWI had said in a statement.&nbsp;"The departure time remains subject to final air traffic approvals. The team remains safe and well as arrangements continue to be finalized," the governing body had added.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. 

The crises in West Asia are unlikely to be eased in the coming days as Israel and the USA continue their strikes in Iran, while retaliation is also on its way. But amid those crisis it is the cricket teams that have been affected in recent times, with teams exiting the T20 World Cup stranded in India. However, in a major breakthrough, South Africa, England and the West Indies are now set to depart for their homeland. Stranded teams to leave The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. While the Proteas will have direct one-way access to their nation, the West Indies side will then take a separate flight from Johannesburg to Antigua. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli For England, another charter flight has been arranged, which will take them from Mumbai to London with no halts. A section of the South African group, including members of the team management along with players Keshav Maharaj, Jason Smith and George Linde, will head to New Zealand on Sunday for a limited-overs tour beginning on March 15. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Cricket West Indies released a statement on Thursday, clearing their stand on the situation and showing full support to the management. "During a high-level call earlier today involving CWI, ICC officials, a representative of team management, and a representative of the players, it was confirmed that a charter flight is currently being arranged for the team's departure from India, with the expected departure scheduled within the next 24 hours," CWI had said in a statement. "The departure time remains subject to final air traffic approvals. The team remains safe and well as arrangements continue to be finalized," the governing body had added.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa.&nbsp;

England, West Indies and South Africa to board ICC's charter flight on their way home amid West Asia crisis

India will be all set to defend their T20 World Cup title as they take on New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (Mar 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, it was India’s emphatic win against England that made the headlines as India edged them in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. But there was another record that made headlines as the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal broke the record for highest viewership.<h2>India vs England semifinal breaks viewership record</h2>India's leading streaming platform JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during the high-stakes encounter, setting a new world record for the highest concurrency ever achieved for a live event across any digital platform in the world. The match also generated 619 million views on JioHotstar, making it the most-streamed T20 International match in history.&nbsp;The thrilling contest, which produced a remarkable 499 runs across both innings, captured the imagination of fans across India and beyond. The peak concurrency surpassed the previous global record of 65 million set by an international streaming platform in November 2024, a figure achieved through aggregated viewership across multiple markets.&nbsp;JioHotstar’s record, however, was driven entirely by audiences within a single market, underlining its position as a global leader in live streaming and its ability to handle peak demand while delivering a seamless viewing experience. This record also reiterates the aggregate capacity that a marquee ICC event delivers, buoyed by the combination of the Indian team’s popularity, the context of a “must-win” semi-final and scaled fan engagement initiatives.&nbsp;Across linear television and digital platforms, the semi-final delivered a combined reach exceeding 320 million viewers, while watch-time across screens crossed an extraordinary 23 billion minutes, making it the most-watched T20 International match ever.&nbsp;ICC Chairman Jay Shah said: “It is incredibly heartening to see the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup bringing together hundreds of millions of Cricket fans in India. The remarkable numbers recorded during the India vs England semi-final demonstrate not only the passion of cricket fans but also the tremendous progress being made in making the game more accessible and engaging for audiences everywhere. This World Cup will be remembered as much for its on- field play as it will be for the way millions of fans came together to celebrate the sport.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;JioStar Vice-Chairman Uday Shankar said: “This is testimony to JioStar's technological and creative excellence and ICC’s commitment to making the game of cricket even bigger. One in every three Indians tuned in to watch the second semi-final game on Thursday and when hundreds of millions of people tune in to watch the game, it takes the best of technology to deliver. This is what the future of entertainment is going to look like.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;At the back of scintillating exhibition from both sides, the 619 million views registered during the game eclipsed the 533 million views record set during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final.&nbsp;

It was India’s emphatic win against England that made the headlines as India edged them in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. But there was another record that made headlines as the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal broke the record for highest viewership.

India will be all set to defend their T20 World Cup title as they take on New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (Mar 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. However, it was India’s emphatic win against England that made the headlines as India edged them in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. But there was another record that made headlines as the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal broke the record for highest viewership. India vs England semifinal breaks viewership record India's leading streaming platform JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during the high-stakes encounter, setting a new world record for the highest concurrency ever achieved for a live event across any digital platform in the world. The match also generated 619 million views on JioHotstar, making it the most-streamed T20 International match in history. The thrilling contest, which produced a remarkable 499 runs across both innings, captured the imagination of fans across India and beyond. The peak concurrency surpassed the previous global record of 65 million set by an international streaming platform in November 2024, a figure achieved through aggregated viewership across multiple markets. JioHotstar’s record, however, was driven entirely by audiences within a single market, underlining its position as a global leader in live streaming and its ability to handle peak demand while delivering a seamless viewing experience. This record also reiterates the aggregate capacity that a marquee ICC event delivers, buoyed by the combination of the Indian team’s popularity, the context of a “must-win” semi-final and scaled fan engagement initiatives. Across linear television and digital platforms, the semi-final delivered a combined reach exceeding 320 million viewers, while watch-time across screens crossed an extraordinary 23 billion minutes, making it the most-watched T20 International match ever. ICC Chairman Jay Shah said: “It is incredibly heartening to see the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup bringing together hundreds of millions of Cricket fans in India. The remarkable numbers recorded during the India vs England semi-final demonstrate not only the passion of cricket fans but also the tremendous progress being made in making the game more accessible and engaging for audiences everywhere. This World Cup will be remembered as much for its on- field play as it will be for the way millions of fans came together to celebrate the sport.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds JioStar Vice-Chairman Uday Shankar said: “This is testimony to JioStar's technological and creative excellence and ICC’s commitment to making the game of cricket even bigger. One in every three Indians tuned in to watch the second semi-final game on Thursday and when hundreds of millions of people tune in to watch the game, it takes the best of technology to deliver. This is what the future of entertainment is going to look like.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds At the back of scintillating exhibition from both sides, the 619 million views registered during the game eclipsed the 533 million views record set during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 final.

It was India’s emphatic win against England that made the headlines as India edged them in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium. But there was another record that made headlines as the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal broke the record for highest viewership.

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs England semifinal 2 breaks record with unprecedented 65.2 million viewers

India captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a special tribute to fielding coach T Dilip as the Men in Blue reached back-to-back finals after beating England by seven runs. In a tightly contested battle at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5), India beat England and now stand an opportunity to win back-to-back titles. Suryakumar’s men will now face New Zealand for the title, as they faced them 12 months before in the Champions Trophy final.<h2>Suryakumar Yadav hails T Dilip</h2>“Need to give a little credit to our fielding coach, T Dilip, as well. As soon as we saw Rashid bowling from one end, Dube was the perfect matchup. Very nervous. If someone would've checked my heart rate... In India, going for the title, there will be pressure, there will be nerves, but the boys will be excited as well,” Suryakumar said in the post-match presentation.&nbsp;“It's an unbelievable feeling. Going to Ahmedabad for the final, a special feeling for the boys. Harry Brook knew what he wanted to do. Even after the wicket fell, he knew the wicket was good. I just told Harry how much more we need to score against you guys. They were always in the game, always in the chase,” Suryakumar added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Tasked to chase 254 runs to win and book their place in the final, England were at the top of their game as they lost by a narrow seven-run margin. Jacob Bethell’s 105 off 48 was not enough for the two-time former champions as they gave a brave but unsuccessful fight. Jos Buttler (25) and Will Jacks (35) were the only significant contributors for England. Tom Banton (17), Sam Curran (18) and Jofra Archer (19) also had a helping hand in the unsuccessful run chase.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Sanju Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out.&nbsp;Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game.

In a tightly contested battle at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5), India beat England and now stand an opportunity to win back-to-back titles.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav paid a special tribute to fielding coach T Dilip as the Men in Blue reached back-to-back finals after beating England by seven runs. In a tightly contested battle at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5), India beat England and now stand an opportunity to win back-to-back titles. Suryakumar’s men will now face New Zealand for the title, as they faced them 12 months before in the Champions Trophy final. Suryakumar Yadav hails T Dilip “Need to give a little credit to our fielding coach, T Dilip, as well. As soon as we saw Rashid bowling from one end, Dube was the perfect matchup. Very nervous. If someone would've checked my heart rate... In India, going for the title, there will be pressure, there will be nerves, but the boys will be excited as well,” Suryakumar said in the post-match presentation. “It's an unbelievable feeling. Going to Ahmedabad for the final, a special feeling for the boys. Harry Brook knew what he wanted to do. Even after the wicket fell, he knew the wicket was good. I just told Harry how much more we need to score against you guys. They were always in the game, always in the chase,” Suryakumar added. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in the match? Tasked to chase 254 runs to win and book their place in the final, England were at the top of their game as they lost by a narrow seven-run margin. Jacob Bethell’s 105 off 48 was not enough for the two-time former champions as they gave a brave but unsuccessful fight. Jos Buttler (25) and Will Jacks (35) were the only significant contributors for England. Tom Banton (17), Sam Curran (18) and Jofra Archer (19) also had a helping hand in the unsuccessful run chase. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Sanju Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out. Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game.

In a tightly contested battle at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (Mar 5), India beat England and now stand an opportunity to win back-to-back titles.

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: Not players, but Suryakumar Yadav credits THIS man for India's narrow win

India reached back-to-back T20 World Cup finals as they defeated England in the second semifinal in a tight contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India, the defending champions, were given a run for their money as they beat England by seven runs and now stand a step away from becoming the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title. India will now face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium to become the T20 World Cup winners for the third time.<h2>India break English resistance</h2>Tasked to chase 254 runs to win and book their place in the final, England were at the top of their game as they lost by a narrow seven-run margin. Jacob Bethell’s 105 off 48 was not enough for the two-time former champions as they gave a brave but unsuccessful fight. Jos Buttler (25) and Will Jacks (35) were the only significant contributors for England. Tom Banton (17), Sam Curran (18) and Jofra Archer (19) also had a helping hand in the unsuccessful run chase.&nbsp;For India, bowlers had an off day, with Arshdeep Singh (51/1) and Varun Chakaravarthy (64/1) being dispatched for more than 50 runs in their spell.<h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Sanju Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game.&nbsp;Interestingly, two English bowlers went for more than 50 runs with the ball. Jofra Archer ended with figures of 61/1 in his four overs, while Sam Curran had an off day with figures of 53/0.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>India to face New Zealand in final</h2>India will now face New Zealand to win the T20 World Cup 2026 as they will meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Mar 8). India will have the opportunity to become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup and also the first one to win on home soil. For the Kiwis, it will be an opportunity to play spoilsport if they can beat India win their maiden men’s senior World Cup.

India, the defending champions, were given a run for their money as they beat England by seven runs and now stand a step away from becoming the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title.

India reached back-to-back T20 World Cup finals as they defeated England in the second semifinal in a tight contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India, the defending champions, were given a run for their money as they beat England by seven runs and now stand a step away from becoming the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title. India will now face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium to become the T20 World Cup winners for the third time. India break English resistance Tasked to chase 254 runs to win and book their place in the final, England were at the top of their game as they lost by a narrow seven-run margin. Jacob Bethell’s 105 off 48 was not enough for the two-time former champions as they gave a brave but unsuccessful fight. Jos Buttler (25) and Will Jacks (35) were the only significant contributors for England. Tom Banton (17), Sam Curran (18) and Jofra Archer (19) also had a helping hand in the unsuccessful run chase. For India, bowlers had an off day, with Arshdeep Singh (51/1) and Varun Chakaravarthy (64/1) being dispatched for more than 50 runs in their spell. What happened in Indian innings? Sanju Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game. Interestingly, two English bowlers went for more than 50 runs with the ball. Jofra Archer ended with figures of 61/1 in his four overs, while Sam Curran had an off day with figures of 53/0. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli India to face New Zealand in final India will now face New Zealand to win the T20 World Cup 2026 as they will meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Mar 8). India will have the opportunity to become the first team to defend the T20 World Cup and also the first one to win on home soil. For the Kiwis, it will be an opportunity to play spoilsport if they can beat India win their maiden men’s senior World Cup.

India, the defending champions, were given a run for their money as they beat England by seven runs and now stand a step away from becoming the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title.

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: India escape England's resistance as Men in Blue reach back-to-back finals

India’s Sanju Samson continued his fluent touch in the T20 World Cup 2026 as he scored 89 runs in the semifinal clash against England. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Mar 5), Samson missed out on a ton but kept India in fine touch for a place in the final of the T20 World Cup. His innings meant he now has scored 89 runs having earlier scored 97 unbeaten against the West Indies in the final Super 8.<h2>Samson continues masterclass</h2>Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Samson scored 89 off 42 with an innings that consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes. He was striking at more than 200, but it was Harry Brook who had to be blamed. Samson was dropped on 15 at mid-on when he was yet to settle. He later added 74 more runs before being dismissed by Will Jacks.&nbsp;On Sunday, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, India Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game.&nbsp;Interestingly, two English bowlers went for more than 50 runs with the ball. Jofra Archer ended with figures of 61/1 in his four overs, while Sam Curran had an off day with figures of 53/0.

Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Mar 5), Sanju Samson missed out on a ton but kept India in fine touch for a place in the final of the T20 World Cup. 

India’s Sanju Samson continued his fluent touch in the T20 World Cup 2026 as he scored 89 runs in the semifinal clash against England. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Mar 5), Samson missed out on a ton but kept India in fine touch for a place in the final of the T20 World Cup. His innings meant he now has scored 89 runs having earlier scored 97 unbeaten against the West Indies in the final Super 8. Samson continues masterclass Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Samson scored 89 off 42 with an innings that consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes. He was striking at more than 200, but it was Harry Brook who had to be blamed. Samson was dropped on 15 at mid-on when he was yet to settle. He later added 74 more runs before being dismissed by Will Jacks. On Sunday, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, India Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in Indian innings? Samson was the man of the moment for India as he scored 89 off 42 and was given a good helping hand by other batters. Samson’s innings consisted of 8 fours and 7 sixes, which proved vital for India as they scored 253/7 in their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan’s 39 off 18 also contributed significantly to the Men in Blue. Shivam Dube was another batter who was in fine form before he was run out on 43 off 25. It was the third occasion in the ongoing T20 World Cup when he was run out. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Captain Suryakumar Yadav (11), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma also put the ball all over the park to help India reach a monster total. India’s 253/7 is the highest by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game. Interestingly, two English bowlers went for more than 50 runs with the ball. Jofra Archer ended with figures of 61/1 in his four overs, while Sam Curran had an off day with figures of 53/0.

Playing at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Mar 5), Sanju Samson missed out on a ton but kept India in fine touch for a place in the final of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: Sanju Samson continues batting masterclass with 89-run knock

India named an unchanged Playing XI in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 contest as they take on England. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, no changes meant Sanju Samson will continue as the opener while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the bowling attack. England, on the other hand, made one change, as Rehan Ahmed was replaced by Jamie Overton. At the toss, England captain Harry Brook won the flip of the coin and decided to bowl first.<h2>India name unchanged Playing XI</h2>Playing at the Wankhede Stadium, the Indian team management went with an unchanged XI, meaning Sanju Samson, star of the last match, would open with Abhishek Sharma in a left-right combination. Ishan Kishan would come down at one down while captain Suryakumar Yadav would come down to bat at number four. Hardik Pandya is expected to come at six, followed by Shivam Dube at seven. Tilak Varma will continue to feature at number five, having at that slot.&nbsp;Axar Patel at eight would be followed by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy as India would look to put up a big total at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>England go unchanged</h2>On the flip side, England made one change with Jamie Overton returning to the fold in place of Rehan Ahmed, who played against New Zealand in the last Super 8 match. Apart from that, England opted to make no changes and kept faith in the same team for the semifinal clash.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Playing XI</h2>India&nbsp;(Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah/&nbsp;England&nbsp;(Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, no changes meant Sanju Samson will continue as the opener while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the bowling attack. 

India named an unchanged Playing XI in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 contest as they take on England. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, no changes meant Sanju Samson will continue as the opener while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the bowling attack. England, on the other hand, made one change, as Rehan Ahmed was replaced by Jamie Overton. At the toss, England captain Harry Brook won the flip of the coin and decided to bowl first. India name unchanged Playing XI Playing at the Wankhede Stadium, the Indian team management went with an unchanged XI, meaning Sanju Samson, star of the last match, would open with Abhishek Sharma in a left-right combination. Ishan Kishan would come down at one down while captain Suryakumar Yadav would come down to bat at number four. Hardik Pandya is expected to come at six, followed by Shivam Dube at seven. Tilak Varma will continue to feature at number five, having at that slot. Axar Patel at eight would be followed by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy as India would look to put up a big total at the Wankhede Stadium. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds England go unchanged On the flip side, England made one change with Jamie Overton returning to the fold in place of Rehan Ahmed, who played against New Zealand in the last Super 8 match. Apart from that, England opted to make no changes and kept faith in the same team for the semifinal clash. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Playing XI India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah/ England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, no changes meant Sanju Samson will continue as the opener while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the bowling attack.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup semifinal: India name unchanged Playing XI, Overton returns for England

India and England lock horns once again in a blockbuster semi-final clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The high-stakes encounter reignites one of cricket’s fiercest modern rivalries, with both sides eyeing a place in the grand final.


T20 World Cup: India & England Meet Again in a T-20 Semi-Final Showdown

Here is a look at India’s performance in last five T20 World Cup semifinals in men’s senior tournaments only. As India prepare to face England in their third consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal, we take a detailed look on the previous occasions.

India’s performance in last 5 T20 World Cup semifinal (men’s senior only)

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper-batter returned to form in the final T20 World Cup Super 8 game against the West Indies on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the Indian batter and gave credit for not losing hope. Samson’s revival has given an extra edge as they look to take another step in defending their T20 World Cup title.<h2>Morkel gives credit to Samson</h2>“Credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on growing on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it's all about staying ready so you don't have to get yourself ready. I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India,” Morkel said in a pre-match presser on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>India take on England in semis</h2>In a series of T20 World Cup meetings, India and England will meet in the semis for the third consecutive occasion. Both teams share the spoils with one win each, with India winning the 2024 affair in the West Indies while England had beaten India in 2022. Thursday’s clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with the winner playing against either New Zealand or South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2026.

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel has backed Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper-batter returned to form in the final T20 World Cup Super 8 game against the West Indies on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal clash against England, bowling coach Morne Morkel backed the Indian batter and gave credit for not losing hope. Samson’s revival has given an extra edge as they look to take another step in defending their T20 World Cup title. Morkel gives credit to Samson “Credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on growing on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it's all about staying ready so you don't have to get yourself ready. I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India,” Morkel said in a pre-match presser on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma (10) in the third over, Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis and sixth overall. Samson’s innings consisted of 12 fours and 4 sixes and was the architect of India’s win at the Eden Gardens. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds India take on England in semis In a series of T20 World Cup meetings, India and England will meet in the semis for the third consecutive occasion. Both teams share the spoils with one win each, with India winning the 2024 affair in the West Indies while England had beaten India in 2022. Thursday’s clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with the winner playing against either New Zealand or South Africa to win the T20 World Cup 2026.

Needing to chase 196 runs to win against the West Indies in the final Super 8 match, it was Samson’s evening as he played a knock of 97 runs off 50 deliveries to set the tone. Samson continued to hold one end for the Men in Blue as he helped India reach their third consecutive semis.

T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says 'credit to him for not losing that hope'

India and England are all set to square off in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the two meet on Thursday (Mar 5) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Having canceled each other out with one win each in the last two semifinal editions, this will be the third consecutive meeting between the sides at this stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-attack-on-national-team-sl-reminds-pak-of-2009-terror-attack-asks-to-reconsider-india-match-boycott-1770345581353">T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott</a><h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2 start?</h2>The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m IST.&nbsp;<h3>Where to watch IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 live?</h3>The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.<h3>Where to livestream IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 match?</h3>The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head&nbsp;</h2>Thursday's meeting between India and England will be the 30th in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's semifinal. India edge England by 17-12 in the head-to-head tally.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-pacer-josh-hazlewood-out-in-major-blow-for-australia-1770360268836">T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury</a><h3>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report</h3>The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 190 and 220 runs.<h2>IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report</h2>Mumbai is expected to have clear weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 26°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match should be played as no showers are predicted.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads</h2>India:&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.&nbsp;England:&nbsp;Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.



India and England are all set to square off in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026 as the two meet on Thursday (Mar 5) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Having canceled each other out with one win each in the last two semifinal editions, this will be the third consecutive meeting between the sides at this stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details. Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details When will IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2 start? The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match start at 7:00 p.m. with toss taking place at 6:30 p.m IST. Where to watch IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 live? The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 2 match on the JioHotstar app and website in India. IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head Thursday's meeting between India and England will be the 30th in what will also be a repeat of last T20 World Cup's semifinal. India edge England by 17-12 in the head-to-head tally. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Pitch Report The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 190 and 220 runs. IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 - Weather Report Mumbai is expected to have clear weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 26°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. No rain is expected, so a full match should be played as no showers are predicted. IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh. England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal 2 clash between India and England, here is all you need to know about the sides, including live streaming, broadcast, squads and other key details.

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2: Check live streaming details, head-to-head, pitch & weather report

The semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 were decided on Sunday (Mar 1) as India officially became the fourth team to punch their ticket to the last four. With a statement win over the West Indies at the Eden Gardens, India joined hands with England, New Zealand and South Africa with a place in the final up for grabs. So ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals here is all you need to know about the clashes including live streaming, venues and other key details.&nbsp;What are the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal draws?The two semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 were decided on Sunday after India’s victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens. The following are the semifinal draws.Semifinal 1: South Africa vs New Zealand on Mar 4Semifinal 2: England vs India on Mar 5&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;What are the venues for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals?Both T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals will be played on Indian soil, following Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s failure to reach the semifinals. The following are the details.Semifinal 1: South Africa vs New Zealand at Eden Gardens, KolkataSemifinal 2: England vs India at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;At what time will the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals start?Both T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals will start at&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Which channel will broadcast the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India?The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India will be telecast on Star Sports Network.&nbsp;Which channel will live stream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India?The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

With a statement win over the West Indies at the Eden Gardens, India joined hands with England, New Zealand and South Africa with a place in the final up for grabs. So ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals here is all you need to know about the clashes. 

The semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 were decided on Sunday (Mar 1) as India officially became the fourth team to punch their ticket to the last four. With a statement win over the West Indies at the Eden Gardens, India joined hands with England, New Zealand and South Africa with a place in the final up for grabs. So ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals here is all you need to know about the clashes including live streaming, venues and other key details. What are the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal draws? The two semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026 were decided on Sunday after India’s victory over the West Indies at Eden Gardens. The following are the semifinal draws. Semifinal 1: South Africa vs New Zealand on Mar 4 Semifinal 2: England vs India on Mar 5 ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds What are the venues for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals? Both T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals will be played on Indian soil, following Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s failure to reach the semifinals. The following are the details. Semifinal 1: South Africa vs New Zealand at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Semifinal 2: England vs India at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai At what time will the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals start? Both T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals will start at ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Which channel will broadcast the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India? The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India will be telecast on Star Sports Network. Which channel will live stream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India? The T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals in India will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar App.

With a statement win over the West Indies at the Eden Gardens, India joined hands with England, New Zealand and South Africa with a place in the final up for grabs. So ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals here is all you need to know about the clashes.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: From IND vs ENG to SA vs NZ, all you need to know about semifinal clashes

India extended its run in the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as they clinched their sixth title under Ayush Mhatre's captaincy at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

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<h2>India clinch sixth title</h2>In what was a one-sided final, India restricted England to 311 before bowling them out to win a record-extending sixth title. Tasked with chasing 412 runs to win, England batters gave a great account of themselves but were nowhere close to India’s dominant show despite Caleb Falconer’s 115-run knock. Vital contributions from Ben Dawkins (66), Ben Mayes (45), Thomas Rew (31) and James Minto (28) were not enough for England as they ended up second best in the contest.&nbsp;RS Ambrish scalped three wickets while Deepesh Devendran bagged a brace for India. Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel and Ayush Mhatre were also amongst the wicket-taking bowlers.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Sooryavanshi on fire for India</h2>Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was on fire as he scored 175 off just 80 balls. India made the most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they won the tournament.&nbsp;Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The win meant India have now won six U19 World Cups, most by any side in the tournament’s history, two more than Australia. India lost to Australia in the 2024 edition final but regained the throne while they were playing in a sixth straight final on Friday.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

India extended its run in the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as they clinched their sixth title under Ayush Mhatre's captaincy at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

U19 World Cup final: Sooryavanshi run feast helps India extend dominance, clinch sixth title in England rout

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaked havoc in the final of the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as he played a 175-run knock against England. Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 55 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final. Sooryavanshi is also the youngest to score a ton in the final, now holding the record for the highest individual score in the summit clash.<h2>Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc</h2>Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Fastest U19 WC hundreds (by balls faced)51 - Will Malajczuk (AUS) vs Japan, Windhoek, 202655 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 202663 - Qasim Akram (PAK) vs SL, North Sound, 202265 - Ben Mayes (ENG) vs SCOT, Harare, 202669 - Raj Bawa (IND) vs Uganda, Tarouba, 2022&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Hundreds in U19 WC finals119* - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026111* - Unmukt Chand (IND) vs AUS, Townsville, 2012108 - Brett Williams (AUS) vs PAK, Adelaide, 1988107 - Stephen Peters (ENG) vs NZ, Johannesburg, 1998101* - Manjot Kalra (IND) vs AUS, Mount Maunganui, 2018100* - Jarrad Burke (AUS) vs SA, Lincoln, 2002<h2>What happened during India innings?</h2>While Sooryavanshi was on fire, India made most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they attempt to win their sixth title in the competition’s history.

Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 58 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaked havoc in the final of the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as he played a 175-run knock against England. Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 55 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final. Sooryavanshi is also the youngest to score a ton in the final, now holding the record for the highest individual score in the summit clash. Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Fastest U19 WC hundreds (by balls faced) 51 - Will Malajczuk (AUS) vs Japan, Windhoek, 2026 55 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026 63 - Qasim Akram (PAK) vs SL, North Sound, 2022 65 - Ben Mayes (ENG) vs SCOT, Harare, 2026 69 - Raj Bawa (IND) vs Uganda, Tarouba, 2022 ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Hundreds in U19 WC finals 119* - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026 111* - Unmukt Chand (IND) vs AUS, Townsville, 2012 108 - Brett Williams (AUS) vs PAK, Adelaide, 1988 107 - Stephen Peters (ENG) vs NZ, Johannesburg, 1998 101* - Manjot Kalra (IND) vs AUS, Mount Maunganui, 2018 100* - Jarrad Burke (AUS) vs SA, Lincoln, 2002 What happened during India innings? While Sooryavanshi was on fire, India made most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they attempt to win their sixth title in the competition’s history.

Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 58 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final.

U19 World Cup final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc, rewrites record books with 175-run knock

Record champions India will look to extend their record in the U19 World Cup as they take on England in the summit clash on Friday (Feb 6) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. This will be India’s sixth consecutive final in the U19 World Cup as the Boys in Blue look to clinch their latest title. England, on the other hand, will look to end their 28-year wait for the U19 World Cup, having last won it in 1998. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.<h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Live Streaming</h2>Where to watch India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 final live?Live streaming of the India vs England Under 19 World Cup 2026 final match will be available on&nbsp;JioHotstar&nbsp;in India, whereas the Live telecast will be available on&nbsp;Star Sports Network&nbsp;TV channels in India.<h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 Head-To-Head</h2><ul><li>Total Matches:&nbsp;54</li><li>India U19:&nbsp;40&nbsp;(Win %: 74.07)</li><li>England U19:&nbsp;13&nbsp;(Win %: 24.07)</li><li>Tied:&nbsp;1</li><li>No Result:&nbsp;0</li></ul>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Predicted Playing XIs</h2>India U19:&nbsp;Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.&nbsp;England U19:&nbsp;Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c/wk), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>IND vs ENG Under-19 Squads</h2>India U19 Squad:&nbsp;Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.&nbsp;England U19 Squad:&nbsp;Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew(w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

Friday's U19 World Cup final will be India's sixth consecutive in the tournament. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.

Record champions India will look to extend their record in the U19 World Cup as they take on England in the summit clash on Friday (Feb 6) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. This will be India’s sixth consecutive final in the U19 World Cup as the Boys in Blue look to clinch their latest title. England, on the other hand, will look to end their 28-year wait for the U19 World Cup, having last won it in 1998. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record. IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Live Streaming Where to watch India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 final live? Live streaming of the India vs England Under 19 World Cup 2026 final match will be available on JioHotstar in India, whereas the Live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels in India. IND U19 vs ENG U19 Head-To-Head Total Matches: 54 India U19: 40 (Win %: 74.07) England U19: 13 (Win %: 24.07) Tied: 1 No Result: 0 ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Predicted Playing XIs India U19: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran. England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c/wk), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds IND vs ENG Under-19 Squads India U19 Squad: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh. England U19 Squad: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew(w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

Friday's U19 World Cup final will be India's sixth consecutive in the tournament. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.

India vs England U19 World Cup Final: Date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction, head-to-head record

The Indian women’s team will have a decisive few days as they look to stay in the hunt for a place in the semifinal of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Indian team, who are playing England on Sunday (Oct 19), have only two more matches to go. This means it will be a do-or-die game for them. So here’s how India can qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup semis as the race intensifies in the final week of league action.<h2>India’s current standings</h2>At the time of writing on Sunday (Oct 19, before the India vs England match), the Women in Blue are on four points from four matches with two wins and two defeats. Heading into the final week of the league phase of the Women’s ODI World Cup, Australia and South Africa have booked their place in the semis, with England, New Zealand and India in the hunt for the remaining two spots.&nbsp;New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.&nbsp;In this case, New Zealand can reach a maximum of eight points while India can reach a maximum of 10 points.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>If India beat England</h2>In case India beat England, the Women in Blue will be in pole position to qualify for the semis as one of their remaining two matches will be against Bangladesh, who are struggling for form. A win for India against England also means India can afford to lose to New Zealand in the head-to-head match and still qualify for the semis, provided they beat Bangladesh in the final league match.&nbsp;Technically, if India win all their remaining three matches, they will qualify for the semis, regardless of what happens with other teams.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>If India lose to England</h2>In case India lose to England, like New Zealand, the Women in Blue will also reach a maximum of just eight points in the league phase. This will also mean, the winner of the India vs New Zealand contest will be in pole position to reach the semis ahead of both nations’ final league match. India will play Bangladesh on Oct 26, while on the same day New Zealand will face England.&nbsp;In case India lose to both England and New Zealand, they will still have the opportunity to qualify for the semis. In the above event, India must beat Bangladesh by a big margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) and at the same time hope England beat New Zealand in the final league match. This will see India and New Zealand finish on six points, with NRR deciding the last semifinalist.

New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.

The Indian women’s team will have a decisive few days as they look to stay in the hunt for a place in the semifinal of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The Indian team, who are playing England on Sunday (Oct 19), have only two more matches to go. This means it will be a do-or-die game for them. So here’s how India can qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup semis as the race intensifies in the final week of league action. India’s current standings At the time of writing on Sunday (Oct 19, before the India vs England match), the Women in Blue are on four points from four matches with two wins and two defeats. Heading into the final week of the league phase of the Women’s ODI World Cup, Australia and South Africa have booked their place in the semis, with England, New Zealand and India in the hunt for the remaining two spots. New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five. In this case, New Zealand can reach a maximum of eight points while India can reach a maximum of 10 points. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more If India beat England In case India beat England, the Women in Blue will be in pole position to qualify for the semis as one of their remaining two matches will be against Bangladesh, who are struggling for form. A win for India against England also means India can afford to lose to New Zealand in the head-to-head match and still qualify for the semis, provided they beat Bangladesh in the final league match. Technically, if India win all their remaining three matches, they will qualify for the semis, regardless of what happens with other teams. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history If India lose to England In case India lose to England, like New Zealand, the Women in Blue will also reach a maximum of just eight points in the league phase. This will also mean, the winner of the India vs New Zealand contest will be in pole position to reach the semis ahead of both nations’ final league match. India will play Bangladesh on Oct 26, while on the same day New Zealand will face England. In case India lose to both England and New Zealand, they will still have the opportunity to qualify for the semis. In the above event, India must beat Bangladesh by a big margin and improve their net run rate (NRR) and at the same time hope England beat New Zealand in the final league match. This will see India and New Zealand finish on six points, with NRR deciding the last semifinalist.

New Zealand remain India’s nearest challengers for the semis, considering both will go head-to-head on Thursday. At the time of writing, both India and New Zealand have the same points, with Harmanpreet Kaur’s side having played four matches while the Kiwis have played five.

Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Here's how Harmanpreet's Kaur's Team India can qualify for semis

Mohammed Siraj was over the moon on Monday (Aug 4) after he helped India beat England in the fifth Test match at The Oval in a thrilling contest. The narrow six-run win saw India end the series at 2-2 in the inaugural Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy as Siraj and captain Shubman Gill played their key roles. While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence.<h2>Chappell in awe of Siraj</h2>"To be fair, he has turned in many fine performances before, at the MCG, the Gabba, Perth, Lord's, Cape Town and Birmingham, but what he did at The Oval was his true coming of age. With or without Bumrah, he is ready to be the spiritual as well as actual leader of Gill's attack," Chappell wrote in his ESPNCricinfo column.&nbsp;"I don't think it is unfair to say that, despite the many wonderful batting efforts, Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series," Chappell wrote.&nbsp;Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence.

Mohammed Siraj was over the moon on Monday (Aug 4) after he helped India beat England in the fifth Test match at The Oval in a thrilling contest. The narrow six-run win saw India end the series at 2-2 in the inaugural Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy as Siraj and captain Shubman Gill played their key roles. While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence. Chappell in awe of Siraj "To be fair, he has turned in many fine performances before, at the MCG, the Gabba, Perth, Lord's, Cape Town and Birmingham, but what he did at The Oval was his true coming of age. With or without Bumrah, he is ready to be the spiritual as well as actual leader of Gill's attack," Chappell wrote in his ESPNCricinfo column. "I don't think it is unfair to say that, despite the many wonderful batting efforts, Siraj was the main reason that India was competitive in the series," Chappell wrote. Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

While Gill was named Player of the Match, Siraj’s contribution did not go unnoticed as he bagged 23 wickets in the series. After his match-winning spell for India, former coach Greg Chappell was full of praise for Siraj and termed him the leader of Gill’s bowling attack in Bumrah’s absence.

'He is ready to be the leader...': Former India coach in awe of Oval match-winner Mohammed Siraj

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ben Stokes. 

From Joe Root to Kane Williamson, 5 active batters with most runs in Test cricket

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, here is a look at five active batters with most runs in international cricket. The prestigious list also includes legendary names like Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson. 

From Virat Kohli to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in international cricket

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series also featuring Joe Root, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul. 

From Shubman Gill’s record spree to most runs at home for a team, 5 records broken in India vs England Test series

India’s England tour had an incredible end on Monday (August 4) after the visitors won by six runs in a thrilling finish on Day 5 of The Oval Test match. Mohammed Siraj, India’s architect in the victory, scalped a decisive five-for as he continued his fluent form with the ball during the series. Applauding the pacer’s determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.<h2>Gavaskar slams workload conversations</h2>"Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload. I hope that the workload word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him," Gavaskar told India Today in the interview.&nbsp;"And that is one thing I think people keep in mind that workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing and if you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he added.&nbsp;Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

Applauding Mohammed Siraj's determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.

India’s England tour had an incredible end on Monday (August 4) after the visitors won by six runs in a thrilling finish on Day 5 of The Oval Test match. Mohammed Siraj, India’s architect in the victory, scalped a decisive five-for as he continued his fluent form with the ball during the series. Applauding the pacer’s determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management. Gavaskar slams workload conversations "Mohammed Siraj debunked forever this business of workload. I hope that the workload word gets taken out of Indian cricket dictionary. For 5 Test matches, non-stop he has bowled 7-8 over spells, because the captain wanted him and the country expected of him," Gavaskar told India Today in the interview. "And that is one thing I think people keep in mind that workload is a mental thing, not a physical thing and if you are going to succumb to people who are talking about workload then you are never going to have your best players on the field for your country," he added. Heading into the series, the Indian team management had opted to go for a rotational system in the bowling department to rest Jasprit Bumrah. However, that criteria was not applied to Siraj as he represented India in all five matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. During the series, Siraj bagged 23 wickets, the most by any bowler and helped India win the final Test, thereby drawing the series 2-2. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

Applauding Mohammed Siraj's determination and ability to play all five matches, former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed conversations relating to workload management.

IND vs ENG: Sunil Gavaskar slams 'workload' conversation, praises Mohammed Siraj after match-winning spell

The Indian team had a sweet end to a long England tour on Monday (August 4) after they beat England by a mere six runs at The Oval. The win saw both India and England share the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with both teams winning two matches each.&nbsp;The new-look Indian side had Shubman Gill as the skipper with no Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side for the first time in more than a decade in the red-ball format. As India enjoyed a huge batting success, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark.&nbsp;<h2>Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan fail at No.3</h2>During the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Karun Nair played at the No.3 position on four occasions during the Edgbaston and Lord’s Test, scoring 111 runs. His highest score across the four innings was 40 as he clearly struggled to nail down a place in the position. He was also used as a No.5 in the Headingley and the Oval Tests, but failed to make an impression, scoring 94 runs in four further innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Considering Ravindra Jadeja was scoring runs in tandem despite not being a full-time batter, it showed Nair’s inability to adapt against the lethal English attack. Interestingly, he had scored 204 against England Lions in a warm-up match before the series started.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan scored slightly more runs at No.3 for India, but he also played two more innings compared to Nair. While he got a fifty at Old Trafford, he was also on the receiving end of two ducks in that position. In total, Sudharsan scored 140 runs in six innings, highlighting India’s flaws at No.3 while batters like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were excelling.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Who are the options?</h2>As things stand, India will have to rethink their plans for the No.3 position with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Sarafraz Khan on the waiting list. However, neither is a natural No.3 option, meaning that to accommodate either in the Playing XI, Shubman Gill will have to move up. But that said, it is unlikely the Indian management will change Gill’s position after starring in the No.4 position.&nbsp;&nbsp;If natural No.3 options are taken into consideration, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane could be thrown a career lifeline. Like Iyer and Sarafraz, Rahane is also not a natural No.3, so his return looks unlikely, while Pujara’s return will depend on factors like age, injury and long-term availability.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also won’t be surprising if the Indian team management decides to give Abhimanyu Easwaran a debut cap during the West Indies series in October and try him at No.3, having travelled with the squad for the entire Australia and England tour without getting any game time. &nbsp;

As India enjoyed a huge batting success during the England tour, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark. 

The Indian team had a sweet end to a long England tour on Monday (August 4) after they beat England by a mere six runs at The Oval. The win saw both India and England share the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with both teams winning two matches each. The new-look Indian side had Shubman Gill as the skipper with no Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the side for the first time in more than a decade in the red-ball format. As India enjoyed a huge batting success, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark. Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan fail at No.3 During the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Karun Nair played at the No.3 position on four occasions during the Edgbaston and Lord’s Test, scoring 111 runs. His highest score across the four innings was 40 as he clearly struggled to nail down a place in the position. He was also used as a No.5 in the Headingley and the Oval Tests, but failed to make an impression, scoring 94 runs in four further innings. Considering Ravindra Jadeja was scoring runs in tandem despite not being a full-time batter, it showed Nair’s inability to adapt against the lethal English attack. Interestingly, he had scored 204 against England Lions in a warm-up match before the series started. On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan scored slightly more runs at No.3 for India, but he also played two more innings compared to Nair. While he got a fifty at Old Trafford, he was also on the receiving end of two ducks in that position. In total, Sudharsan scored 140 runs in six innings, highlighting India’s flaws at No.3 while batters like KL Rahul and Shubman Gill were excelling. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Who are the options? As things stand, India will have to rethink their plans for the No.3 position with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Sarafraz Khan on the waiting list. However, neither is a natural No.3 option, meaning that to accommodate either in the Playing XI, Shubman Gill will have to move up. But that said, it is unlikely the Indian management will change Gill’s position after starring in the No.4 position. If natural No.3 options are taken into consideration, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane could be thrown a career lifeline. Like Iyer and Sarafraz, Rahane is also not a natural No.3, so his return looks unlikely, while Pujara’s return will depend on factors like age, injury and long-term availability. It also won’t be surprising if the Indian team management decides to give Abhimanyu Easwaran a debut cap during the West Indies series in October and try him at No.3, having travelled with the squad for the entire Australia and England tour without getting any game time.

As India enjoyed a huge batting success during the England tour, there was the curious case for ‘No.3 position’ which is well and truly up for grabs after Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan failed to make their mark.&nbsp;

'The No.3 position': India's unanswered question during England tour after Karun Nair, Sai Sudharsan failures

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

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<h2>India win Oval thriller</h2>Needing four wickets to win on the final day, it was a do-or-die situation for Shubman Gill and Co as Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna gave their best shot. Their persistence was rewarded in the second over of the day as Jamie Smith (2) was dismissed by Siraj after Dhruv Jurel caught him. Just two overs later, Jamie Overton (9) joined Smith after he was given LBW by umpire Kumar Dharmasena in a decision that looked controversial. However, DRS favoured India as Overton was given out by the third umpire.&nbsp;&nbsp;The luck did not shine for India next time as Josh Togue’s LBW wicket was overturned by the third umpire after he was judged out by umpire Ahsan Raza in the 81st over. However, that resilience was broken in the 83rd over when Tongue was dismissed by Krishna on a duck, paving the way for unlikely batter Chris Woakes to enter the pitch despite being injured.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite having Woakes come out to bat, England could not prevent the defeat as Gus Atkinson was dismissed for 17 to cap off a sensational game of cricket. Woakes, for all his determination, did not face a single ball as India sealed the match by six runs.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India-England share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</h2>In a series full of thrilling contests, the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared by India and England as it ended 2-2. India won the Edgbaston and The Oval Test while England emerged victorious in Headingley and Lord’s. Both of England’s victories came in the final session of Day 5, highlighting India’s fighting nature. The Manchester Test was the only match that ended in a stalemate, with both teams giving their best.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England. 

It was a sensational game of cricket at The Oval as India beat England by six runs in the final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on Monday (Aug 4). The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.

The contest that had everyone on the edge of their seats saw India scalp four wickets in the opening session of Day 5 to win the match. The win for India also saw the series end in a 2-2 draw as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was shared between India and England.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: India win Oval thriller on Day 5 as teams share Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The Oval Test is all set for a blockbuster final day as India and England enter a decisive chapter in the five-match series with the hosts needing 35 more runs to win on Monday (Aug 4). While England are in pole position to win the match after a superb batting display, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with them having only four wickets in hand. However, former England captain Joe Root has backed the injured pacer if his team requires him to be in the middle with the match set for a thriller.&nbsp;<h2>Joe Root backs injured Chris Woakes to bat</h2>"Well, clearly he's in a huge amount of pain. There are other guys in this series who have played with a broken foot. Players have taken blows here and there, and for Woakes, it just shows the character that he is, and that he's willing to put his body on the line for England. Hopefully he does not have to, but if it does, hopefully he gets us across the line and wins us an incredible series," Root said at the press conference at the end of Day 4's play.&nbsp;Needing 324 runs to win on Day 4, England batters Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) made the difference as they stitched a stand of 195 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership has seen England on course to a record chase, with them needing 35 more runs on the final day. While the hosts looked in command, it was late strikes from Indian bowlers in the final session of Day 4 that made matters interesting.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"> From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;India need four more wickets to win the match, with Woakes being the final man. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send Woakes out to bat. They currently lead the five-match series 2-1, meaning losing the match is not an option, while a draw is already out of their hands with just 35 runs needed on Day 5.

England are in pole position to win The Oval Test match after a superb batting display, however, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with the hosts having only four wickets in hand. 

The Oval Test is all set for a blockbuster final day as India and England enter a decisive chapter in the five-match series with the hosts needing 35 more runs to win on Monday (Aug 4). While England are in pole position to win the match after a superb batting display, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with them having only four wickets in hand. However, former England captain Joe Root has backed the injured pacer if his team requires him to be in the middle with the match set for a thriller. Joe Root backs injured Chris Woakes to bat "Well, clearly he's in a huge amount of pain. There are other guys in this series who have played with a broken foot. Players have taken blows here and there, and for Woakes, it just shows the character that he is, and that he's willing to put his body on the line for England. Hopefully he does not have to, but if it does, hopefully he gets us across the line and wins us an incredible series," Root said at the press conference at the end of Day 4's play. Needing 324 runs to win on Day 4, England batters Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) made the difference as they stitched a stand of 195 runs for the fourth wicket. The partnership has seen England on course to a record chase, with them needing 35 more runs on the final day. While the hosts looked in command, it was late strikes from Indian bowlers in the final session of Day 4 that made matters interesting. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India need four more wickets to win the match, with Woakes being the final man. If India can take wickets in the early phase of Day 5, the hosts will be left with no option but to send Woakes out to bat. They currently lead the five-match series 2-1, meaning losing the match is not an option, while a draw is already out of their hands with just 35 runs needed on Day 5.

England are in pole position to win The Oval Test match after a superb batting display, however, they might still have to give an SOS to injured Chris Woakes, with the hosts having only four wickets in hand.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Root backs injured Woakes to bat as Oval Test set for thriller, says 'hopefully he gets us...'

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;<h2>Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5?</h2>With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers.&nbsp;Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>India vs England set for thriller</h2>Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. 

It will be a decisive day in the ongoing India vs England Test series as both teams hunt for victories on Day 5 of the final Test match at The Oval. After rain played spoilsport in the final session of Day 4, the series will head into Day 25 as the fate of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar trophy remains undecided. With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London. Will rain spoil the proceedings at The Oval on Day 5? With just 35 more runs needed to win the match for England, while India needing four wickets, it should not take more than 90 minutes, if not less, to wrap the series decider. Having said that, rain is not expected to hinder until the afternoon, meaning we could have clear weather for the opening couple of hours. This will also mean the result of the match is expected to be out in the opening couple of hours. BBC weather is saying that the rain is expected to come in around 1 pm local time, which coincides with the start of the lunch interval. The morning session will be cloudy and dry and with the new ball available, this could help the Indian bowlers. Accuweather is also saying that the rain won't come in before the afternoon. However, after 2 pm, the chances are expected to increase to 60 percent. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) India vs England set for thriller Needing a record 374 runs to win, England gained the upper hand in the contest after a flamboyant batting display on Day 4. Having 106/3 at one stage, England batters Joe Root (105) and Harry Brook (111) stitched a 195-run stand for the fourth wicket, in the process laying the foundation for the win. However, two late wickets in the final session saw India retain their interest in the match. After rain and bad light stopped play on Day 4, England were 339/6 and need 35 runs more to win. India, on the other hand, practically need three more wickets as Chris Woakes nurses a shoulder injury and will be called into bat only if England are in dire need.

With England leading 2-1 and India needing a win, rain could yet play a significant role in the outcome of not only the match but also in the series. So here is a detailed look at the weather report on Day 5 of The Oval Test in London.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, Day 5 Weather Report: Will rain be the 'X-factor' at The Oval as India-England set for thriller?

Here is a look at five teams with most runs in a single series of a Test series featuring Australia, India and England. India became the recent addition after their record-breaking 3809 runs against England in Anderson-Tendulkar series.

5 teams with the most runs in a single Test series

Here is a look at the five highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval as India and England are set to play a thriller on Day 4 of the Oval Test. India need nine more wickets to win the match while England have another 324 runs to chase if they are to win.

5 Highest successful run chases in Tests at The Oval

It will be a decisive day in the five-match Test series between India and England as the two square off on Day 4 of The Oval Test match on Sunday (Aug 3). Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. However, the weather could play a significant role on Day 4, so here’s all you need to know about the forecast.<h2>Will rain play spoilsport?</h2>Weather reports from BBC and AccuWeather suggest clouds could return on Sunday, with rain having already disrupted play in the match. There is a 40–50 per cent chance of rain throughout the day, particularly peaking during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hover between 18 °C and 22 °C, with humid conditions possibly assisting bowlers early on. Rain interruptions could disrupt what promises to be a gripping day of Test cricket.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>England target record chase</h2>Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. If England end up chasing the total, it will be the highest successful chase at the venue.<h2>Can India level the series?</h2>Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

The Oval Weather Report

Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. 

It will be a decisive day in the five-match Test series between India and England as the two square off on Day 4 of The Oval Test match on Sunday (Aug 3). Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match. However, the weather could play a significant role on Day 4, so here’s all you need to know about the forecast. Will rain play spoilsport? Weather reports from BBC and AccuWeather suggest clouds could return on Sunday, with rain having already disrupted play in the match. There is a 40–50 per cent chance of rain throughout the day, particularly peaking during the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to hover between 18 °C and 22 °C, with humid conditions possibly assisting bowlers early on. Rain interruptions could disrupt what promises to be a gripping day of Test cricket. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) England target record chase Over the years, 107 Test matches have been played at The Oval with no team able to chase down a total above 300 runs. The highest successful run chase at The Oval is 263, achieved by England against Australia in the Ashes in 1902. The score is also England’s highest at the venue, with the next successful run chase coming in 1963 for the West Indies. If England end up chasing the total, it will be the highest successful chase at the venue. Can India level the series? Mohammed Siraj quick bowled a peach of a delivery on the final ball of the day, a steering Yorker to England’s Zak Crawley, breaking his off stump, to wrap day three proceedings of the Oval Test. Needing 374 to win the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, England did everything right till the last moment, only for Siraj to shock them and put India ahead in this run chase. Crawley and Ben Duckett, however, stitched 50 runs for the first wicket inside 14 overs, with the hosts needing another 324 runs to win with nine wickets and two days remaining.

Needing 324 runs more to win, the hosts closed Day 3 at 50/1, losing Zak Crawley on the final ball. With India needing nine more wickets to win, the match hangs in balance, while the visitors will have the edge, considering England will have to script history to win the match.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG, Day 4 Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport at The Oval as India-England set for thrilling finish?

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