ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal between India national cricket team and England cricket team turned into a thrilling contest at Wankhede Stadium. India won the match by 7 runs to book their place in the final, where they will face the New Zealand national cricket team.
India posted a massive 253/7 on the scoreboard. England fought hard during the chase and came very close to victory, but India held their nerve in the final overs to seal the win.
Here are the Top 5 key moments that helped India win the match.
1. Sanju Samson’s Brilliant Innings
The knock that powered us into the #Final 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 5, 2026
Sanju Samson gets his 2nd consecutive Player of the Match award for a match-winning 89 (42) 🫡
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Sanju Samson gave India a strong start with an explosive knock of 89 runs off 42 balls, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes.
He also got a lifeline early in the innings when England captain Harry Brook dropped his catch at mid-off. Samson made the most of that chance and dominated the English bowlers.
2. Quick Runs from the Middle Order
Innings Break!#TeamIndia register the highest team total in ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockouts 🔥👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 5, 2026
Over to the bowlers to defend this 🙌
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India’s middle-order batters kept the momentum going.
Ishan Kishan scored 39, Shivam Dube made 43, while Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma (21) added valuable runs.
These quick contributions helped India reach a huge total.
3. Bumrah’s Match-Changing Over
Ishan Kishan saluting Jasprit Bumrah. 🫡❤️ pic.twitter.com/P7G5qP23yg
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 5, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a brilliant 18th over when England needed 45 runs from the last three overs.
He conceded only 6 runs, putting England under pressure with accurate yorkers and tight bowling.
4. Axar Patel’s Stunning Catch
We're witnessing an Axar Patel masterclass in the field! 🫡
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 5, 2026
Another 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 to break the partnership 👏
Wicket No. 5️⃣
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Axar Patel produced a spectacular moment in the field.
During the 14th over, England batters Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell were building a strong partnership. Jacks tried to hit a big shot, but Axar ran backwards at extra cover and took an incredible catch to break their 77-run stand.
5. Captain’s Bold Decision
Final bound 🇮🇳💙 we love you, India pic.twitter.com/buZCXfH0Lr
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) March 5, 2026
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav made a bold move in the final overs.
He gave the 19th over to Hardik Pandya, who conceded just 9 runs. In the last over, the ball was handed to Shivam Dube.
Even though Jofra Archer hit three sixes, England could not chase the target and India won the match.
India to Face New Zealand in Final
With this win, India reached the T20 World Cup 2026 final, where they will face New Zealand national cricket team.
The semifinal turned out to be a high-scoring thriller and will be remembered as one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
Also Read: Watch: Axar Patel’s Stunning Catch vs England in T20 World Cup Semifinal
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