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

It was a perfect evening for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 as they beat South Africa to reach their second final and will have a shot at the final on Sunday (Mar 8). Hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.<h2>New Zealand opener on fire</h2>"Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen.&nbsp;"I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike."&nbsp;Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens.&nbsp;Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting.&nbsp;New Zealand, who edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up, South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55, giving the total some respect.&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 South Africa innings?</h2>Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton on the next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18.&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;David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs, but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34.

On Wednesday, hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.

It was a perfect evening for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 as they beat South Africa to reach their second final and will have a shot at the final on Sunday (Mar 8). Hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand opener on fire "Obviously, we wanted to start looking straight and obviously try and put them on the back foot early," said Allen. "I think it's easy for me when Timmy's (Seifert) going like that, I can kind of just watch and then hit it when it's in my area and just try and give him the strike." Chasing 170 to win the first semi-final, Allen hit an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, to obliterate the previous mark of 47 balls by Chris Gayle, as New Zealand raced home with 7.1 overs to spare. Allen went on a rampage as he finished with two fours, two sixes and a four off successive balls to hit the winning runs and reach his hundred with a roar of delight at Eden Gardens. Tim Seifert hit 58 in a 117-run opening stand with Allen off just 9.1 overs to set up the victory romp. Seifert hit two sixes and seven fours while Allen bludgeoned eight sixes and 10 fours in a brutal display of controlled power hitting. New Zealand, who edged into the semi-finals on net run rate but are seeking a first World Cup title, will play either India or England in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie took two wickets each to restrict South Africa to 169-8 after New Zealand elected to field first. The 2024 runners-up, South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had been unbeaten in seven matches but slumped to 77-5 before Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55, giving the total some respect. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in South Africa innings? Spinners Rachin Ravindra and Cole McConchie earlier took two wickets each before Tristan Stubbs (29) and Jansen put on 73 for South Africa. Jansen hit two fours and five sixes in his 30-ball knock. McConchie struck first in the second over with his off-spin to send back Quinton De Kock for 10 and Ryan Rickelton on the next ball, but Dewald Brevis avoided the hat-trick. Left-arm spinner Ravindra had Markram caught in the deep by Daryl Mitchell for 18. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds David Miller fell for six to Ravindra five balls later, with Mitchell again taking the catch at long-on. South Africa had lost half their side in 10.2 overs when Jimmy Neesham cut short Brevis's knock on 34. Ferguson bowled Stubbs, but Jansen hit him for six to reach his fifty. Pace bowler Matt Henry, who arrived back only on Tuesday night after going home for the birth of his child, took 2-34.

On Wednesday, hero of the hour was New Zealand batter Finn Allen as he smashed 100 off 33 and set a new record for fastest T20I hundred by a Kiwi. After the match, the Kiwi opener opened up on the game plan as they now sit a step away from winning the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: Allen reveals game plan after match-winning knock, says 'wanted to put them on back foot'

England are not bad against spin as the narrative sells in world cricket, their T20I captain, Harry Brook, said ahead of the team’s marquee T20 World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai. As Team England prepares to take on the defending champions and title contenders, Brook warned the Indian unit against discounting its team’s ability to tackle spin, reminding everyone of how they fared in Sri Lanka, where the pitches assisted spinners more.&nbsp;Despite England’s shaky start to the tournament, they topped Group 2 in Super 8s and qualified for the semis by beating teams with world-class spinners, including Sri Lanka and Pakistan. &nbsp;Even though he vouched for his batters to dominate the Indian spin threat, Brook warned India to have a challenging time against the English spinners. For the Poms, their spin-bowling unit clicked throughout, with veteran Adil Rashid picking 11 wickets thus far, Liam Dawson second on the list with 10 and all-rounder Will Jacks returning with seven in this edition alone. Rehan Ahmed was also among the wickets in his lone outing, picking two in his four-over spell. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-morne-morkel-backs-underlines-sanju-samson-revival-says-credit-to-him-for-not-losing-that-hope-1772634074050">T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says ‘credit to him for not losing that hope’</a>&nbsp;“We've got some very good spinners as well. Our spinners have bowled extremely well in this competition, and India will have to tackle that challenge as well,” Brook said ahead of the semifinal clash in Mumbai. &nbsp;Speaking on his team’s poor reputation for playing spin, Brook tried to break the notion, saying, “I feel like England always get a bad rap about playing against spin. We've gone to Sri Lanka, and we've won six games in a row against a subcontinent side who are very good in their own backyard. We've got a lot of confidence playing on turning pitches.”<h3>‘Varun is India’s best bowler’</h3>Brook found scoring runs against Varun Chakaravarthy challenging previously, and while acknowledging him as India’s best spinner right now, Brook didn’t drop his guard in the quest to take him on. &nbsp; &nbsp;"India have always produced very good spinners, and we've accepted that before coming into this competition," Brook said. "Chakravarthy is one of the best bowlers in the world, and I'll try my best to face him and score as many runs as I can against him." &nbsp;Besides, Brook said England doesn’t need a perfect game to beat India, citing examples of England’s earlier wins in this tournament, which were far from being on point.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I don't think we need a perfect game to win the competition, to be honest. The games that we have won have been nowhere near perfect, and we still managed to get the wins - convincingly in some of them, and tight in some of them. But it's about the unity that we've had to be able to get across the line, and the belief that everybody's shown throughout these games, and the calmness that we've had when the bowlers have stood at the top of their marks,” Brooks concluded.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, England captain Harry Brook challenges the "can't play spin" narrative. See what he had to say about facing India and their spin threat.

England are not bad against spin as the narrative sells in world cricket, their T20I captain, Harry Brook, said ahead of the team’s marquee T20 World Cup semifinal against India in Mumbai. As Team England prepares to take on the defending champions and title contenders, Brook warned the Indian unit against discounting its team’s ability to tackle spin, reminding everyone of how they fared in Sri Lanka, where the pitches assisted spinners more. Despite England’s shaky start to the tournament, they topped Group 2 in Super 8s and qualified for the semis by beating teams with world-class spinners, including Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Even though he vouched for his batters to dominate the Indian spin threat, Brook warned India to have a challenging time against the English spinners. For the Poms, their spin-bowling unit clicked throughout, with veteran Adil Rashid picking 11 wickets thus far, Liam Dawson second on the list with 10 and all-rounder Will Jacks returning with seven in this edition alone. Rehan Ahmed was also among the wickets in his lone outing, picking two in his four-over spell. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026: Morkel backs underlines Samson's revival, says ‘credit to him for not losing that hope’ “We've got some very good spinners as well. Our spinners have bowled extremely well in this competition, and India will have to tackle that challenge as well,” Brook said ahead of the semifinal clash in Mumbai. Speaking on his team’s poor reputation for playing spin, Brook tried to break the notion, saying, “I feel like England always get a bad rap about playing against spin. We've gone to Sri Lanka, and we've won six games in a row against a subcontinent side who are very good in their own backyard. We've got a lot of confidence playing on turning pitches.” ‘Varun is India’s best bowler’ Brook found scoring runs against Varun Chakaravarthy challenging previously, and while acknowledging him as India’s best spinner right now, Brook didn’t drop his guard in the quest to take him on. "India have always produced very good spinners, and we've accepted that before coming into this competition," Brook said. "Chakravarthy is one of the best bowlers in the world, and I'll try my best to face him and score as many runs as I can against him." Besides, Brook said England doesn’t need a perfect game to beat India, citing examples of England’s earlier wins in this tournament, which were far from being on point. "I don't think we need a perfect game to win the competition, to be honest. The games that we have won have been nowhere near perfect, and we still managed to get the wins - convincingly in some of them, and tight in some of them. But it's about the unity that we've had to be able to get across the line, and the belief that everybody's shown throughout these games, and the calmness that we've had when the bowlers have stood at the top of their marks,” Brooks concluded.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai, England captain Harry Brook challenges the "can't play spin" narrative. See what he had to say about facing India and their spin threat.

‘Our spinners will challenge India’: ENG captain Brook eyes T20 World Cup upset in Mumbai

New Zealand were given a major boost in their Player XI as they take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 1 on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. South Africa also made three changes, including the trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj.<h2>New Zealand make two changes</h2>Having lost to England in their last Super 8 clash on Friday, the Kiwis made one change with Henry, who had returned home, back for selection. The team management showed no hesitation in including him despite doubts surrounding his inclusion. On the other hand, Neesham was also back in the fold with Ish Sodhi missing out.&nbsp;The Proteas made three changes as they got back the trio of Rabada, Jansen and Maharaj, who had been rested for the Zimbabwe clash in New Delhi on Sunday. The Proteas are playing in their second consecutive semifinal and are looking to win their maiden title.&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;“I think everyone's sort of contributed at some stage throughout the comp. It hasn't felt like you're leaning on a couple of guys, which is a good space to be as a team. Obviously, really pumped up about the idea of a semi-final tonight and hopefully we can start off well with the bat and get a good score on the board. Yeah, there's a slight dew factor. We trained here last night. There was a little bit of moisture around,” South Africa captain Markram said at the toss.&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>South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd T20 World Cup semifinal Playing XI</h2>New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.&nbsp;South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. 

New Zealand were given a major boost in their Player XI as they take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal 1 on Wednesday (Mar 4). Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis. South Africa also made three changes, including the trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj. New Zealand make two changes Having lost to England in their last Super 8 clash on Friday, the Kiwis made one change with Henry, who had returned home, back for selection. The team management showed no hesitation in including him despite doubts surrounding his inclusion. On the other hand, Neesham was also back in the fold with Ish Sodhi missing out. The Proteas made three changes as they got back the trio of Rabada, Jansen and Maharaj, who had been rested for the Zimbabwe clash in New Delhi on Sunday. The Proteas are playing in their second consecutive semifinal and are looking to win their maiden title. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli “I think everyone's sort of contributed at some stage throughout the comp. It hasn't felt like you're leaning on a couple of guys, which is a good space to be as a team. Obviously, really pumped up about the idea of a semi-final tonight and hopefully we can start off well with the bat and get a good score on the board. Yeah, there's a slight dew factor. We trained here last night. There was a little bit of moisture around,” South Africa captain Markram said at the toss. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd T20 World Cup semifinal Playing XI New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson. South Africa (Playing XI): Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Playing at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Matt Henry returned to the side after having left on paternity leave. On the other hand, James Neesham also returned to the Playing XI for the Kiwis.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal: Matt Henry returns after paternity leave; South Africa make three key changes

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

Venues for the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 were finalised after Saturday’s results as both Pakistan and Sri Lanka officially confirmed their exit. Despite Pakistan’s narrow five-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, both teams bowed out with England and New Zealand taking the semi-final spot. With neither Sri Lanka nor Pakistan playing in the semis, India will now host all three knockout stage matches, including both semis and the summit clash.<h2>Ahmedabad confirmed as venue for final</h2>As per an agreement between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), in case Pakistan or Sri Lanka reach the semifinal, Colombo will host one of the semifinals. The agreement stated that, in case both Sri Lanka and Pakistan reach the semis, then Sri Lanka’s semifinal was supposed to be played in Mumbai on Mar 5, while Pakistan’s would have taken place on Mar 4 in Colombo.&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;Had at least one of Pakistan or Sri Lanka reached the semis, Colombo would have still hosted one semi-final according to the above format. However, neither team reached the semis and will therefore not play in the final.&nbsp;As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Mar 8.<h2>Where will India play if they reach semis?</h2>In case India reach the semis, they will play their match at the Wankhede Stadium on Mar 5. India still have a remote chance to take top spot and end up facing New Zealand in the semifinal on Mar 5. However, India are likely to finish runners-up in their Super 8 Group 1 behind South Africa. This will mean they will face England on Mar 5 in Mumbai. All these equations will only come into play if India beat the West Indies on Sunday in their final Super 8 match 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 happens if India miss out on semis?</h2>In case India miss out on semis and West Indies qualify, then the picture will be clear for the run to the final. South Africa will face New Zealand and England will take on the West Indies for a place in the final. South Africa vs New Zealand will be designated as the first semifinal and will take place at the Eden Gardens on Mar 4, while England vs West Indies will be the second semifinal and will take place on Mar 5 in Mumbai.

As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Venues for the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 were finalised after Saturday’s results as both Pakistan and Sri Lanka officially confirmed their exit. Despite Pakistan’s narrow five-run win over Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, both teams bowed out with England and New Zealand taking the semi-final spot. With neither Sri Lanka nor Pakistan playing in the semis, India will now host all three knockout stage matches, including both semis and the summit clash. Ahmedabad confirmed as venue for final As per an agreement between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), in case Pakistan or Sri Lanka reach the semifinal, Colombo will host one of the semifinals. The agreement stated that, in case both Sri Lanka and Pakistan reach the semis, then Sri Lanka’s semifinal was supposed to be played in Mumbai on Mar 5, while Pakistan’s would have taken place on Mar 4 in Colombo. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Had at least one of Pakistan or Sri Lanka reached the semis, Colombo would have still hosted one semi-final according to the above format. However, neither team reached the semis and will therefore not play in the final. As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Mar 8. Where will India play if they reach semis? In case India reach the semis, they will play their match at the Wankhede Stadium on Mar 5. India still have a remote chance to take top spot and end up facing New Zealand in the semifinal on Mar 5. However, India are likely to finish runners-up in their Super 8 Group 1 behind South Africa. This will mean they will face England on Mar 5 in Mumbai. All these equations will only come into play if India beat the West Indies on Sunday in their final Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happens if India miss out on semis? In case India miss out on semis and West Indies qualify, then the picture will be clear for the run to the final. South Africa will face New Zealand and England will take on the West Indies for a place in the final. South Africa vs New Zealand will be designated as the first semifinal and will take place at the Eden Gardens on Mar 4, while England vs West Indies will be the second semifinal and will take place on Mar 5 in Mumbai.

As things stand, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will now host the first semifinal on Mar 4, while Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the other semifinal. Since Pakistan are no longer in the tournament, the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be hosted by the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ahmedabad confirmed as venue for final; Kolkata, Mumbai to host semis after Pakistan's exit

England became the first team to qualify for the semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after narrowly beating Pakistan by two wickets in their second Super 8 match in Pallekele. Captain Harry Brook starred for the former two-time winners, smashing his maiden T20 WC hundred, which came at the perfect time for his team. This win, however, has put Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they sit at just one point after two games. Chasing 165, Brook walked in early at number three and played perhaps the best hundred in this competition's history.&nbsp;Brook promoted himself at three for the first time and rocked Pakistan with his record-breaking hundred. While it was his maiden ton in this format, he also became the first captain to hit a T20 World Cup hundred, and the fourth-ever batter to do so in a run chase in this tournament. Considering his bat flow, the timing and shot placement, Brook stunned the cricket world, with even his naysayers applauding him for his one-of-a-kind innings.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rinku-singh-leaves-india-squad-before-zimbabwe-clash-in-chennai-here-s-the-reason-1771942505940">Rinku Singh leaves India squad before Zimbabwe clash in Chennai - Here's the reason</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan batted first after winning the toss and lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay, including that of captain Salman Ali Agha. The man-in-form, Sahibzada Farhan, again slammed a crucial fifty (63), and handy contributions from the middle order, including 25 each from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, and a late blitz from Shadab Khan, helped Pakistan post a fighting total (164/9). &nbsp;The returnee Shaheen Afridi picked the prize wicket of Phil Salt on a first-ball duck, before accounting for under-fire Jos Buttler and rookie Jacob Bethell inside the first six overs. In between, Brook walked in at number three and changed the game’s equation right away.&nbsp; &nbsp;Oozing with confidence, Brook played perhaps the most beautiful hundred in the tournament’s history, let alone in this edition, despite losing wickets regularly at the other end. At one point, after England was five down for 103, Brook and Will Jacks looked convincing to get the job done; however, a strange passage of quick wickets derailed the outcome, but couldn’t prevent it. &nbsp;England reached their fifth consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal, all since the 2016 edition, and Brook was pleased with the result. &nbsp;“We've come here to do that job, and we got it done, Brook said of England qualifying for the T20 World Cup semis. &nbsp;Crediting head coach Brendon McCullum for this masterstroke (On his move to No. 3), Brook said, “Baz the mastermind behind it. He came up in the morning and spoke with me. We wanted to try and maximise the Powerplay a little more. They know I like to take the game on. Thankfully, it came off, and we got a decent start,” the English captain reflected on his performance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, England take on New Zealand in their final Super 8 game, while Pakistan face Sri Lanka in theirs. The Men in Green, however, require a few results to fall in their favour, including beating the tournament’s co-hosts, to seal an improbable semis spot.&nbsp;

For the fifth straight time, since the 2016 T20 World Cup edition, England has sealed a semifinal spot, becoming the first team to do so. 

England became the first team to qualify for the semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after narrowly beating Pakistan by two wickets in their second Super 8 match in Pallekele. Captain Harry Brook starred for the former two-time winners, smashing his maiden T20 WC hundred, which came at the perfect time for his team. This win, however, has put Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they sit at just one point after two games. Chasing 165, Brook walked in early at number three and played perhaps the best hundred in this competition's history. Brook promoted himself at three for the first time and rocked Pakistan with his record-breaking hundred. While it was his maiden ton in this format, he also became the first captain to hit a T20 World Cup hundred, and the fourth-ever batter to do so in a run chase in this tournament. Considering his bat flow, the timing and shot placement, Brook stunned the cricket world, with even his naysayers applauding him for his one-of-a-kind innings. Also read | Rinku Singh leaves India squad before Zimbabwe clash in Chennai - Here's the reason Meanwhile, Pakistan batted first after winning the toss and lost two quick wickets inside the Powerplay, including that of captain Salman Ali Agha. The man-in-form, Sahibzada Farhan, again slammed a crucial fifty (63), and handy contributions from the middle order, including 25 each from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, and a late blitz from Shadab Khan, helped Pakistan post a fighting total (164/9). The returnee Shaheen Afridi picked the prize wicket of Phil Salt on a first-ball duck, before accounting for under-fire Jos Buttler and rookie Jacob Bethell inside the first six overs. In between, Brook walked in at number three and changed the game’s equation right away. Oozing with confidence, Brook played perhaps the most beautiful hundred in the tournament’s history, let alone in this edition, despite losing wickets regularly at the other end. At one point, after England was five down for 103, Brook and Will Jacks looked convincing to get the job done; however, a strange passage of quick wickets derailed the outcome, but couldn’t prevent it. England reached their fifth consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal, all since the 2016 edition, and Brook was pleased with the result. “We've come here to do that job, and we got it done, Brook said of England qualifying for the T20 World Cup semis. Crediting head coach Brendon McCullum for this masterstroke (On his move to No. 3), Brook said, “Baz the mastermind behind it. He came up in the morning and spoke with me. We wanted to try and maximise the Powerplay a little more. They know I like to take the game on. Thankfully, it came off, and we got a decent start,” the English captain reflected on his performance. Meanwhile, England take on New Zealand in their final Super 8 game, while Pakistan face Sri Lanka in theirs. The Men in Green, however, require a few results to fall in their favour, including beating the tournament’s co-hosts, to seal an improbable semis spot.

For the fifth straight time, since the 2016 T20 World Cup edition, England has sealed a semifinal spot, becoming the first team to do so.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup: Harry Brook’s maiden hundred seals semis spot for England as Pakistan on brink of elimination

Team India will have a date with destiny on Saturday (June 29) after they reached the final of the T20 World Cup by beating England in the semifinal in Guyana. A rain-affected contest where India were on&nbsp;top in all the departments saw the Men in Blue beat England by 68 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. India will now play South Africa in the final in Barbados on Saturday as they look to win their second T20 World Cup.

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<h2>India beat England in the final</h2>

In a contest that was the repeat of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, India was in no mood to repeat their mistakes as they dismantled England left, right and centre. Tasked to defend 172 runs, India bowled out England for 103 in 16.4 overs as Kuldeep Yadav (19/3) and Axar Patel (23/3) saw Rohit Sharma’s men through to the final. Harry Brook (25) and Jos Buttler were the only English batters to show some fight on the day, but India was not holding back as they now look to end their ICC trophy drought.

<h2>What happened in the Indian innings?</h2>

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was once again on fire as he scored 57 off 39 and was seen in great form before being scalped by Adil Rashid. However, his innings came after India had lost Virat Kohli (9) and Rishabh Pant (4) early in the innings. Rohit was seen in full swing with Suryakumar Yadav (47) also contributing to India’s winning cause.

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After Surya’s wicket, Hardik Pandya (23 off 13) and Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 9) also played important cameos to help India reach a total of 171/7 in their 20 overs.

For England, Chris Jordan bagged three wickets while there were wickets a piece for Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Rashid Khan.

India will now face South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados as they&nbsp;look to end the 17-year drought in the shortest format.

Team India will have a date with destiny on Saturday (June 29) after they reached the final of the T20 World Cup by beating England in the semifinal in Guyana. A rain-affected contest where India were on top in all the departments saw the Men in Blue beat England by 68 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Team India will have a date with destiny on Saturday (June 29) after they reached the final of the T20 World Cup by beating England in the semifinal in Guyana. A rain-affected contest where India were on top in all the departments saw the Men in Blue beat England by 68 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. India will now play South Africa in the final in Barbados on Saturday as they look to win their second T20 World Cup. 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨! 🙌 🙌#TeamIndia absolutely dominant in the Semi-Final to beat England! 👏 👏 It's India vs South Africa in the summit clash! All The Best Team India! 👍 👍#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/yNhB1TgTHq — BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2024 × India beat England in the final In a contest that was the repeat of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal, India was in no mood to repeat their mistakes as they dismantled England left, right and centre. Tasked to defend 172 runs, India bowled out England for 103 in 16.4 overs as Kuldeep Yadav (19/3) and Axar Patel (23/3) saw Rohit Sharma’s men through to the final. Harry Brook (25) and Jos Buttler were the only English batters to show some fight on the day, but India was not holding back as they now look to end their ICC trophy drought. What happened in the Indian innings? Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Indian captain Rohit Sharma was once again on fire as he scored 57 off 39 and was seen in great form before being scalped by Adil Rashid. However, his innings came after India had lost Virat Kohli (9) and Rishabh Pant (4) early in the innings. Rohit was seen in full swing with Suryakumar Yadav (47) also contributing to India’s winning cause. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics: IOC invite 39 Russian, Belarus athletes to compete as neutrals After Surya’s wicket, Hardik Pandya (23 off 13) and Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 9) also played important cameos to help India reach a total of 171/7 in their 20 overs. For England, Chris Jordan bagged three wickets while there were wickets a piece for Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran and Rashid Khan. India will now face South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup on Saturday (June 29) in Barbados as they look to end the 17-year drought in the shortest format.

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