India beat England by 7 runs at Wankhede to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 final
India beat England by seven runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 5 March 2026, in a match that produced a record 499 runs.
Summary
India beat England by seven runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 5 March 2026, to reach the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Sent in after England won the toss, India made 253 for 7, led by Sanju Samson's 89 off 42 balls and Shivam Dube's 43. England replied with 246 for 7 despite Jacob Bethell's 105 off 48 balls; Hardik Pandya took 2 for 38, according to BBC Sport. According to the ICC, the two teams scored 499 runs between them, the most in a men's T20 World Cup match.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 5 March 2026, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Stage
- 2nd semi-final
- Result
- India 253/7 beat England 246/7 by 7 runs
- Top scorers
- Sanju Samson 89 (42); Jacob Bethell 105 (48)
- Record
- 499 runs in the match — most in a men's T20 World Cup match
- Next
- Final vs New Zealand, Ahmedabad
Practice MCQs 4 questions
India defeated which team in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on 5 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — England
India beat England by seven runs at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Which England batter scored 105 off 48 balls in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against India?
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Correct answer: B — Jacob Bethell
Jacob Bethell made 105 off 48 balls, but England finished on 246 for 7.
What was India's total in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede?
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Correct answer: C — 253/7
India made 253 for 7, with Sanju Samson scoring 89 off 42 balls; England replied with 246 for 7.
Consider the following statements about the India–England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final: 1. The match aggregate of 499 runs was the most in a men's T20 World Cup match. 2. The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct: the ICC said 499 runs was a men's T20 World Cup record. The match was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.