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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Venue guide – England played two league matches at the Wankhede and have a 1-1 W/L record. On the other hand, India won their only match at this venue against USA by a margin of 29 runs. In contest between the two teams, it’s 1-1 apiece with England winning in 2012 and India returning the favour in 2025.
Cricket commentary | India vs England, 2nd Semi-Final, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
India too had a shaky start – an unconvincing win over USA was followed by wins across other teams in the group stage. But they then slipped to a bad defeat against South Africa in the first match of the Super-8, but good wins against Zimbabwe and West Indies ensured that at least one Asian nation managed to make it to the semis.
Route to the semis - England started shakily – a last gasp win over Nepal, a loss to West Indies and followed by scratchy wins over Scotland and Italy. But their fortunes changed as they moved from India to Sri Lanka for the Super Eights. Wins over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand ensured that they became the first team to book a ticket to the semi-finals.
Jofra Archer versus Indian openers: No other England bowler has taken more than 8 wickets during the batting powerplay period in this World Cup. He'll be up against an Indian opening pair which averages a measly 15.86 after 7 innings. A good start is key in big games and this contest could determine which team lands the first punch
England have won the toss and have opted to field
Brook: We're going to have a bowl. Looks like a good wicket, hopefully we can get off to a good start with the ball. They've obviously got a lot more experience on this ground than us. T20 cricket is such a fickle game, you never know what's going to happen. Hopefully we can keep them quiet. Overton comes in for Rehan.
Surya: We were looking to bat first. Semifinal, big game, and there's wind around too. Don't think there will be much dew. Looks a good one (the pitch). The best one. Credit to all the curators and groundsmen. Same team.
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
Most appearances in Men’s T20 WC knockouts
8 - Rohit Sharma
7 - Kumar Sangakkara
7 - Mahela Jayawardene
7 - Tillakaratne Dilshan
7 - Lasith Malinga
7 - Angelo Mathews
7 - Jos Buttler
7 - Adil Rashid
Most appearances in Men’s T20 WC
47 - Rohit Sharma
43 - Shakib Al Hasan
43 - Jos Buttler
41 - David Warner
38 - Adil Rashid
37 - Mahmudullah
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SKY needs to give up the dishonesty
When he loses the toss, he was ‘always’ going to do what the oppo decides he should do
go Pommies!!!
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are at the crease.
Sanju Samson is on strike.
Jofra Archer will open the attack
0.2
Jofra Archer to Sanju Samson, no run, beaten! Once again, Samson backs away. The ball seams back in a shade from a length.
0.4
Jofra Archer to Sanju Samson, SIX, uses the bowler's pace and angle to his advantage does Sanju Samson. Short again, the line is just outside leg and Samson helps it on its way to the fine leg fence with a pull shot
0.3
Jofra Archer to Sanju Samson, FOUR, Samson is underway with a boundary. Jofra Archer pulls his length back, the line is once again outside off, Samson stands tall to slam it over mid-on. Not quite off the middle of the bat but he's got enough wood on it
