World cricket experienced an unforgettable desperate battle between India and England in the second Semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last Thursday night (March 5). Now, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has come up with a big revelation that shows the India-Pakistan rivalry is moving to lesser values. 

The India vs England second Semi-final match produced a high-scoring thriller with 499 runs, where India scored 253/7 in 20 overs, and brave England replied with 246/7 in 20 overs.  

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Shattered the world record for digital viewership: ICC Chairman Jay Shah

On Friday (March 6), ICC Chairman Jay Shah revealed the digital viewership record during the India vs England match in the second Semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The match registered a peak digital concurrency of more than 65 million views to shatter previous records. 

On his social media post, ICC Chairman Jay Shah wrote, "Second semi-final of the @ICC #T20WorldCup 2026 has shattered the world record for digital viewership. The match between @BCCI and @EnglandCricket registered a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million viewers @JioHotstar which is the highest for any live event across the world. This demonstrates the unparalleled capacity of marquee global Cricket to aggregate Indian fans as well as the prowess of my team at the ICC and our partner #JioStar in recruiting & engaging fans at scale. Proud moment for all of us as we set new global benchmarks in the world of #sport, #media and #streaming."

Second semi-final of the @ICC #T20WorldCup 2026 has shattered the world record for digital viewership. The match between @BCCI and @EnglandCricket registered a peak digital concurrency of 65.2 million viewers @JioHotstar which is the highest for any live event across the world.…

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 6, 2026

How big was viewership record?

According to Grok, no other platform recorded 65M+ peak concurrent for high-quality live sports. It also clarified that the 2024 Tyson fight registered 65M views on Netflix, but with reported quality issues, while Hotstar had its previous record of 59M during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final between India and Australia, where the hosts India lost the Final by six wickets. 

It clearly shows that Indian cricket fans are more interested in watching better challenging matches than India-Pakistan cricket matches.

India’s seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal had many heroes. Sanju Samson scored a brilliant 89 off 42 balls, while Jasprit Bumrah bowled well and kept an economy rate of 8.25 in a match where 499 runs were scored. However, vice-captain Axar Patel also made a big impact with two excellent catches.

After the match, the star all-rounder said that his favourite catch was the one he took to dismiss England captain Harry Brook. The catch became one of the best moments of the game and helped India stay in control.

Axar also played an important role in a brilliant relay catch that removed Will Jacks during a crucial stage of the chase. His effort on the field helped India reach their second straight T20 World Cup final and keep their title defence hopes alive.

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Axar Patel’s Brilliant Catches Help India in T20 World Cup Semifinal

“I think my favourite one would be that of the captain, Harry Brook. I was running in the opposite direction, and my vision was also the other way,” Axar Patel said while speaking to ICC.

“Luckily, I stopped for a moment to judge which way to go. That is the tough part when you are running in the opposite direction. In the Will Jacks catch, I was running sideways, but catching one while running opposite is even more enjoyable,” he added.

Notably, Axar is known as one of India’s safest fielders and is famous for taking tough catches under pressure. In the 2024 T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Australia, he showed his skill again by taking an acrobatic catch to remove captain Mitchell Marsh.

Talking about the semifinal, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a slow cutter to dismiss Brook in the power play, and Axar took a brilliant backwards-running catch from the cover region. Later, with Will Jacks (35 off 20) and Jacob Bethell attacking in the middle overs, Axar made a superb catch in the deep to remove Jacks and end their 77-run partnership off 39 balls.

With Sam Curran joining Bethell, India needed 45 runs off the final three overs. Suryakumar Yadav brought Bumrah back for one last spell, and he gave away only six runs in the over, helping India maintain control.

India defeated England by seven runs in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson played a brilliant innings and scored 89 runs. Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma also added important runs. With these efforts, India posted 253 runs in the first innings, which became their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

During the match, a special moment involving Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni at Wankhede Stadium caught the attention of fans and quickly went viral on social media.

Former India captain MS Dhoni was seen helping Agastya, the young son of Hardik Pandya. While Hardik waved from the sidelines, Dhoni knelt down and guided the little boy as he walked across the ground.

Fans loved the sweet moment. Agastya looked excited but a little overwhelmed by the busy stadium. Dhoni calmly helped him move around, showing his caring and supportive nature even away from the cricket field.

Watch the heartwarming moment below:

Hardik Pandya be like Heyy Mahi bhaii.... . He is forever Dhoni Paglu ❤️
- But why Augustya doesn't look happy.
- And ignore Maheika pic.twitter.com/QCfgVxpVR2

— Gagan Choudhary (@choudhary_99415) March 6, 2026

Also read -Watch: Hardik Pandya's son Agastya spotted with Maheika Sharma in IND vs ENG Semi-Final 2

A Heartwarming Moment at Wankhede

Hardik Pandya was seen waving happily at his son during the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. The sweet moment quickly became popular on social media. Many fans enjoyed the scene and praised the friendly bond between Hardik and MS Dhoni. People also admired Dhoni for his caring and supportive nature.

As cameras showed Dhoni in the stands, Pandya noticed him and showed respect to the former India captain. Fans in the stadium cheered loudly when Dhoni appeared on the big screen. The moment soon spread across social media, with many fans praising Pandya’s respect for his former captain. An Instagram user who shared the clip summed it up perfectly: “Moments like these are pure gold.”

Dhoni’s presence added extra excitement to the intense semifinal match. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter has many memorable moments at Wankhede, including India’s famous win in the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final. Even after retiring from international cricket, Dhoni still receives huge love from fans whenever he appears at big matches.

Earlier in the match, India delivered an excellent batting performance after being asked to bat first. Sanju Samson led the innings with a powerful 89 runs from 42 balls. Ishan Kishan scored 39 runs from 18 balls, while Shivam Dube added 43 from 25 balls. India finished with a big total of 253/7 in 20 overs.

England tried to fight back with a brilliant century from Bethell, but India’s bowlers stayed calm in the final overs. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a strong 18th over and gave away only six runs. Hardik Pandya also bowled a tight over before the last one, which helped India stay ahead.

England ended their innings at 246/7, falling short by seven runs. With this win, India reached the final and will now face the New Zealand national cricket team at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, hoping to defend their T20 World Cup title.

England’s Jacob Bethell scored the second-fastest hundred in T20 World Cups during the semifinal against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The youngster lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a sensational 45-ball century. He reached the milestone with a six off Hardik Pandya. However, his effort went in vain as England lost the match by seven runs and crashed out of the tournament. Bethell scored 105 off 48 balls, hitting eight fours and seven sixes, but England could only reach 246 for seven in 20 overs.

Bethell’s hundred is also the second century in a knockout match in T20 World Cup history, after Finn Allen, who scored a century against South Africa in Kolkata earlier in the tournament.

With England needing 30 runs in the final over, Bethell was run out at the striker’s end while trying to take a second run to keep the strike. His dismissal ended England’s hopes of winning the match.

Jacob Bethell smashes the second-fastest century in a men's #T20WorldCup to keep England in the hunt against India🙌

It is one of the @marriottbonvoy Milestones of the #T20WorldCup

📝: https://t.co/w7G9C2FaMw pic.twitter.com/0PaWvNZa0G

— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2026

Here is the complete list of the fastest hundreds in T20 World Cup history

Also read -List of fastest T20I centuries among full member nations ft. Finn Allen

1. Finn Allen vs South Africa, Kolkata 2026 (33 balls)

After restricting South Africa to 169/8 in 20 overs on March 4, New Zealand’s bowlers set up the match perfectly. Then it became the Finn Allen show. Allen smashed the fastest T20I century between two Full Member teams, reaching his hundred in just 33 balls during the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. Allen and Tim Seifert gave New Zealand a flying start. The pair took the team to 84/0 in the six-over powerplay. Seifert scored 58 before getting out, after which Rachin Ravindra joined Allen at the crease. The Kiwi opener completed his third T20I century in just 33 balls and finished the chase in style. New Zealand reached 173/1 in 12.5 overs to seal a big win and book their place in the final.

2. Jacob Bethell vs India, Mumbai 2026 (45 balls)

England’s Jacob Bethell played a brilliant innings to keep England in the chase at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a huge target of 254, the 21-year-old scored his maiden T20I century against a strong Indian bowling attack. Bethell reached his hundred in just 45 balls with a six off Hardik Pandya. It became the second-fastest century in T20 World Cup history. However, his effort was not enough. With England needing 30 runs in the final over, Bethell was run out while trying to take a second run. His dismissal ended England’s hopes of winning the match.

3. Chris Gayle vs England, Mumbai 2016 (47 balls)

Chris Gayle played a powerful innings against England in the 2016 T20 World Cup in Mumbai. His unbeaten century helped West Indies win the match by six wickets. Gayle reached his hundred in 47 balls and smashed 11 sixes during the innings. This was the joint-third fastest century in T20 internationals at that time. He also became the first player to score two centuries in T20 World Cup history. West Indies chased the target of 183 with 11 balls remaining. Gayle’s innings proved that England’s total was not enough.

4. Chris Gayle vs South Africa, Johannesburg 2007 (50 balls)

Chris Gayle made history in the first match of the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Playing against South Africa in Johannesburg, he scored a brilliant 117 runs from 57 balls. Gayle reached his century in just 50 balls and became the first player to score a hundred in T20 internationals. He also shared a 145-run opening partnership with Devon Smith. West Indies scored 205/6 in 20 overs. However, South Africa, inspired by Herschelle Gibbs, chased the target and won the match.

5. Harry Brook vs Pakistan, Pallekele 2026 (50 balls)

England captain Harry Brook played a match-winning innings against Pakistan in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup. England were chasing 167 in an important match at the Pallekele International Stadium. Brook came to bat early and scored a brilliant century in 51 balls. He reached his hundred in just 50 deliveries. He hit 10 boundaries and four sixes during the innings. Brook also became the first captain in T20 World Cup history to score a century. His performance helped England win the match by two wickets.

India defeated England by seven runs in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026at the Wankhede Stadium. The match began with a brilliant knock from Sanju Samson, who scored 89 runs. Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma also played useful cameos. With their efforts, India scored 253 runs in the first innings, which is their second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

During the match, former India captain MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni made a rare public appearance at the stadium. They were watching the game from the stands. At one moment, a funny incident happened that later went viral on social media. Dhoni was seen asking Sakshi to calm down after she jumped in excitement, thinking that India had taken a wicket.

The moment happened in the 18th over of England’s chase. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a full delivery to Sam Curran, who hit the ball straight back towards the bowler. The ball bounced before reaching Bumrah. However, many fans in the crowd, including Sakshi Dhoni, thought the catch had been taken.

Sakshi jumped and cheered in excitement, thinking it was a wicket. MS Dhoni then calmly explained to her what actually happened and asked her to relax. The sweet moment between the couple was captured on camera, and the video quickly went viral on social media.

Watch the viral moment MS Dhoni stops Sakshi after she celebrates a bump catch:

- Bumrah took a Bump Catch
- Sakshi thought it's out
- She started celebrating
- MS Dhoni saying to her to calm down 🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/QLhjEblz2b

— Dank jetha (@Dank_jetha) March 5, 2026

Also read -Watch: Sakshi Dhoni's 'Look so...' hilarious remark to Rohit Sharma in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2 goes viral

Dhoni Calms Sakshi After Bump Catch Confusion

Sakshi thought Jasprit Bumrah had dismissed the batter when he caught the ball after England all-rounder Sam Curran played a defensive shot. However, the ball had bounced before it reached the pacer. MS Dhoni was clapping for Bumrah’s effort when he noticed Sakshi celebrating. He then told her that it was not out.

Former India captain MS Dhoni was spotted at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the high-voltage semi-final between India and England on Thursday. Dhoni was seen in the stands cheering for India in the important match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Earlier, Dhoni and Sakshi had attended the wedding of Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai.

Talking about the match, India secured a seven-run win to reach the final of the tournament. The Men in Blue scored 254/7 in 20 overs, with Sanju Samson making 89 runs from 42 balls. Hardik Pandya (27 off 12), Ishan Kishan (39 off 18), Tilak Varma (21 off 7), and Shivam Dube (43 off 25) also played important innings.

Jacob Bethell scored a brilliant hundred for England, but his effort went in vain. Jasprit Bumrah (1/33) and Hardik Pandya (2/38) bowled well for India.

India will now face New Zealand in the final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Defending champions India national cricket team defeated England national cricket team by seven runs in the second semi-final of theICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday. With this win, India reached the final and will now face the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday.

During the match, Hardik Pandya’s son Agastya was seen in the stands at the Wankhede Stadium. Agastya was sitting with Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend, Maheika Sharma, and cheering for his father during the high-voltage clash against England.

Hardik Pandya came out to bat when India were already moving towards a big total after England captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to bowl first. In a powerful batting display, India posted a huge total of 254 runs for England to chase.

Watch the moment Agastya Pandya cheers for Hardik Pandya with Maheika Sharma below.

Hardik Pandya is having fun with his son and girlfriend sitting in the stands before going out to field.😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/xz2nA707p8

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 5, 2026

I'm Pretty sure Agastya's cricket IQ is way higher than maheika 😂#hardikpandya pic.twitter.com/dtK9GFssZs

— Hardiklipsa (@93Lipsa) March 5, 2026

Hardik Pandya Shines as India Reach T20 World Cup 2026 Final

In the match, Hardik Pandya played an important cameo. He scored 27 runs from just 12 balls with three fours and two sixes. In the last over, he was facing Will Jacks when his son Agastya was seen cheering from the stands. Hardik then smashed a big six, which made the moment even more special for the family. With the ball, Hardik also took two wickets and finished with figures of 2/38.

Hardik Pandya also recently gifted his son Agastya and his former wife Natasa Stankovic a black Land Rover Defender, which costs around ₹4 crore. Reports say he gave the gift after the 25th birthday of his current girlfriend, Maheika Sharma.

Chasing a huge target of 254, Jacob Bethell played a brilliant knock of 105 runs from 48 balls, but it was not enough for the England national cricket team. England finished with 246/7 in 20 overs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah took 1/33, while Hardik Pandya picked up two wickets. Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy also took one wicket each.

Earlier, Sanju Samson scored a brilliant 89 runs from 42 balls at the Wankhede Stadium. He started the attack with a boundary and a six against Jofra Archer in the first over. Samson reached his fifty in just 26 balls and kept the pressure on the England bowlers. India finally posted 253 runs on the board, which is the fourth-highest total in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

India is currently playing against the England national cricket team in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of this match will face the New Zealand national cricket team in the final.

After winning the toss, England chose to bowl first, forcing India to bat at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Before the start of play, former India captain Rohit Sharma arrived at the stadium to watch the high-voltage semi-final match.

The former Indian skipper was seen standing on the ground, and reports said he was waiting for the trophy ceremony. Fans were cheering and chanting Rohit Sharma’s name in the video.

In another video, Rohit Sharma was seen having a serious conversation with India captain Suryakumar Yadav on the field a few minutes before the toss.

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Star-studded crowd watches IND vs ENG semifinal in Mumbai

Stars from Indian cricket, Bollywood, and business were present as India national cricket team played against England national cricket team in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

The match was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Many famous people were seen in the stadium stands.

Former India captain MS Dhoni was seen inside the VIP box with his wife, Sakshi Dhoni. He was clapping and cheering for the Indian team.

Cameras also showed Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni standing together in the booth and supporting the team. Fans enjoyed seeing two World Cup-winning captains together.

Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul was also present at the stadium. He was sitting with his brother-in-law, Ahan Shetty, in the stands.

India posts strong total in semifinal

After losing the toss, India batted first and started well. Sanju Samson continued his good form and played a big innings.

However, Abhishek Sharma failed to make a big score again. He was dismissed by spin bowling for the third time in the tournament.

Samson scored 89 runs and gave India a strong start. Ishan Kishan also played a quick cameo, scoring 39 runs from 18 balls.

Shivam Dube was promoted in the batting order and scored 43 runs from 25 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed by a stumping and scored only 11 runs.

Hardik Pandya played a fast cameo, scoring 27 runs from 12 balls. Tilak Varma scored 21 runs from 7 balls.

India finished their innings at 253/7, showing strong batting intent in the semifinal match.

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, while two-time champions England are facing the hosts and defending champions India at Mumbai on Thursday night (March 5), the English team has disappointed with its fielding. Former English captain Michael Vaughan has reacted after observing disappointing fielding in the Semifinal.

England chose to field first on the batting paradise Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Indian opener Sanju Samson led the charge as the Men in Blue managed to score 253/7 in 20 overs. 

Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson

In the first innings of the match, English captain Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson at mid-on, who was then batting on 15 runs. It was a comfortable catch, and the English skipper dropped that opportunity. Soon, England realised the cost of that mistake, as Samson added crucial 74 runs in 35 balls.

With the help of eight fours and seven sixes, Sanju Samson scored 89 off 42 balls before he was dismissed in the 14th over. 

Watch: Sanju Samson smashes 26-ball fifty in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final 2

Michael Vaughan reacts after English fielding chaos

After seeing that horrible catch drop, former England captain Michael Vaughan came up with a sarcastic tweet. He wasn't popular as a fielder, which he openly acknowledged.

My fielding academy might have to open again ..

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 5, 2026

There were some more sloppy fielding for England in the match, including dropping Hardik Pandya by Tom Banton while the Indian all-rounder was batting at 13 runs, who ultimately scored 27 off 12 balls with three fours and two sixes. 

Ishan Kishan (39 off 18 balls) and Shivam Dube (43 off 25 balls) also played some crucial knocks, while Tilak Varma provided a brilliant cameo at the end with 21 off just seven balls with three sixes. 

Among the top seven Indian batters, only the opener Abhishek Sharma (9) and the skipper Suryakumar Yadav (11) failed to reach the 20-run mark in the innings, as India scored the fourth-highest T20 World Cup total.  

India and England are facing each other in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of this match will play against the New Zealand national cricket team in the final. After winning the toss, England chose to bowl first. This made India bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India’s innings started badly when opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed early. His poor batting form in the tournament continued. He looked in good touch and hit a few boundaries off Will Jacks. But Sharma chased one more ball to hit a boundary and lost his wicket by hitting the ball in the air to a fielder in the deep.

India were sent to bat after England captain Harry Brook won the toss and chose to field. The pitch was good for batting, and India hoped for a fast start in the power play.

Sanju Samson started well and played some early shots. Abhishek Sharma also looked comfortable after hitting two boundaries off Will Jacks. But Sharma tried to hit another boundary and lost his wicket by finding a fielder in the deep area.

Also read -Watch: Will Jacks dismisses Abhishek Sharma for 9 in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final 2

Indian fans criticised Abhishek Sharma on several social media platforms after his poor innings. Many users expressed their disappointment online.

One fan wrote, “Abhishek Sharma, bro, you just cannot do that. You had already hit a boundary and still went for a big shot. So disappointed.” Another user said, “Abhishek Sharma has made the biggest mistake in Indian cricket. I have never seen a bigger failure than this.”

Here are some reactions below from netizens after Abhishek Sharma’s dismissal

Abhishek Sharma, bro, you just cannot do that.

You had already hit a boundary and still went for a big one. So disappointed, man. pic.twitter.com/0wHnxqbcQz

— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) March 5, 2026

- 3 Ducks
- 55 vs Zimbabwe
- 15 RSA
- 10 vs WI (Do or die)
- 9 vs ENG (Semi Final)

Academy senior officials gave a red carpet welcome to Abhishek Sharma for his generational performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup 😍 pic.twitter.com/8twVblHC6l

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) March 5, 2026

Abhishek Sharma has done the biggest scam in Indian cricket; I have never seen a bigger fraud than him till today.🙏 pic.twitter.com/TP1G50pKIY

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 5, 2026

Are abhishek sharma bhai kya ho tum be
Katai overconfidence hai tum me yaar 😭 #INDvsENGSemiFinal
Stupid stupid stupid...

— Erwin Smith (@pravinhatkar_) March 5, 2026

And the walking wicket is gone against the spinner in the first match up over itself. Pathetic batting sense by Abhishek Sharma #T20WorldCup2026 #INDvsENG #INDvsENGSemiFinal #Wankhede

— pluviophile (@mamanebola) March 5, 2026

क्रिकेट में और कितने मौके चाहिए !

Abhishek Sharma इस T20 world cup में

0(1) vs USA
0(4) vs PAK
0(3) vs NED
15(12) vs SA
55(30) vs ZIM
10(11) vs WI
09(7) vs ENG

अगर भारत को फाइनल खेलने का मौक़ा मिला तो Abhishek Sharma को बाहर निकाल कर फेक देना चाहिए !#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/d0JnF0HdfE

— Narendra choudhary (@narendra_pariya) March 5, 2026

Abhishek Sharma Hype vs Performance in this T20 World Cup 2026 #INDvsENG #INDvENG #T20WC2026 pic.twitter.com/Xh6NaiYVLp

— Black and White Cricket (@BlacknWhiteCrik) March 5, 2026

India and England are facing each other in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of this match will play against the New Zealand national cricket team in the final. After winning the toss, England chose to bowl, making India bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India’s innings started with a setback when opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed cheaply. However, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan kept India in the game. Sanju Samson continued his excellent form and scored a quick 50 off just 26 balls, giving India a strong platform.

The match took a crucial turn when England’s spinner Adil Rashid dismissed top-order batsman Ishan Kishan for 39 runs. This wicket came at an important stage, breaking a 97-run partnership and putting India under pressure. Kishan had been playing well and looked set to anchor the innings, but Rashid’s breakthrough shifted momentum to England. His wicket stopped the flow of runs and boosted England’s confidence. Fans and cricket analysts are talking about this moment, showing how important tactical bowling is in big matches like World Cup semi-finals.

Watch how Adil Rashid dismissed Ishan Kishan for 39 in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026

@StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/XGXB1THZt9

— Cricket Everywhere✍🏻 (@Subhamk79241601) March 5, 2026

Also read -Watch: Will Jacks dismisses Abhishek Sharma for 9 in IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final 2

Sanju Samson continues red-hot batting form in T20 World Cup 2026

Sanju Samson continued his excellent batting form with another strong performance at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After scoring 97 against the West Indies, he hit another half-century in the semi-final match against the England national cricket team. The CSK opener reached his fifty in just 26 balls.

Samson started attacking from the first over. He hit a boundary and a six off Jofra Archer in the opening over. England captain Harry Brook dropped Samson at mid-off in the third over, giving him another chance.

Even after that, Samson kept attacking. He hit a six two balls later and finished the over with a nice late shot to the boundary. His aggressive batting put pressure on the England bowlers.

Samson finally scored 89 runs from just 42 balls. He hit eight boundaries and seven sixes. His innings helped India reach a strong total, possibly above 250 runs.

This performance was a big comeback for Samson. He was dropped from the playing XI earlier in the tournament. Now he has scores of 97 and 89 in important matches.

His 89 runs are the joint highest score by an Indian player in a T20 World Cup semi-final. This record matches the 89 runs scored by Virat Kohli against West Indies in 2016.