Watch IND vs ENG Semi Final Highlights Video: Samson 89 and Bethell Century

IND vs ENG Match Summary: India Sets Record-Breaking Total

England won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but the Indian batsmen proved this decision wrong. India scored 253 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. This is the highest score in ICC T20 World Cup knockout history.

Top Performers for Team India

• Sanju Samson: A blistering 89 off 42 balls (Man of the Moment).
• Shivam Dube: An aggressive contribution of 43 runs.
• Ishan Kishan: A quick start of 39 runs.

Watch IND vs ENG Semi-Final Match Highlights Video

Jacob Bethell's Historic Century & England's Fightback

Chasing a mammoth target of 254, England got off to a poor start, losing four wickets for 95 runs. But young Jacob Bethell didn't give up. He created panic in the Indian camp by playing a historic innings of 105 runs.

Record Alert: Jacob Bethell has now become the player with the highest individual score in ICC knockout matches.

Turning point of the match: That 'relay catch'

Axar Patel’s stunning effort and Shivam Dube’s able support puts an end to Will Jacks’ attack 👊#T20WorldCup broadcast details 👉 https://t.co/NPykWM7qqY pic.twitter.com/U83ZnQJTZt

— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2026

After a 77-run partnership between Bethell and Will Jacks (35) had tilted the match in England's favour, Arshdeep Singh turned the tables in the 14th over. The relay catch taken by Axar Patel and Shivam Dube on the boundary proved to be the most decisive moment of the match.

Bowling Highlights:

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• England: Will Jacks and Adil Rashid took 2 wickets each.
• India: Bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya showed excellent discipline in the death overs.