Cricket fans are set for a thrilling contest as the India national cricket team takes on the England cricket team in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026, featuring the much-anticipated India vs England matchup. Both teams have a history of intense battles in ICC tournaments, and this clash promises to be another exciting chapter.
The high-pressure knockout match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a venue known for producing high-scoring T20 games and unforgettable cricket moments.
IND vs ENG Semi-Final Match Details
- Match: India vs England – T20 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-Final
- Date: 5 March 2026
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Road to the Semi-Final
India has displayed strong form throughout the tournament. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the team has shown an aggressive style of cricket with a balanced mix of experienced players and young talent.
England, led by Harry Brook, had a slightly challenging start but made a powerful comeback in the later stages. The team performed brilliantly in the Super 8 stage and secured their place in the knockout round.
Interestingly, India and England have faced each other in several crucial ICC knockout matches in recent years, making this semi-final even more exciting for fans.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
The rivalry between India and England in T20 cricket has always been competitive.
- Matches Played: 29
- India Wins: 17
- England Wins: 12
India holds a slight advantage in the overall head-to-head record, but knockout matches often produce unpredictable results.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium generally favors batsmen, especially in T20 matches.
Key points about the pitch:
- Early swing may help fast bowlers in the first few overs
- The small boundaries encourage aggressive batting
- A competitive score is expected to be around 160–180 runs
Teams winning the toss may prefer chasing due to the evening conditions.
India Predicted Playing XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Varun Chakravarthy
England Predicted Playing XI
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- Harry Brook (Captain)
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Liam Dawson
- Jamie Overton
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
Full Squads
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
England Squad
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Philip Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
Match Prediction
Both teams have match-winning players and the semi-final is expected to be very competitive. India appears slightly stronger due to their balanced squad and strong bowling lineup.
Prediction:
- India winning chances: 60%
- England winning chances: 40%
However, in T20 cricket a single over can change the game, so fans can expect a nail-biting contest.
The India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final is shaping up to be a blockbuster encounter. With star players on both sides and a batting-friendly venue like Wankhede Stadium, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting match filled with big moments.
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