
Live: Samson, bowlers put India in final after tense finish in Mumbai
Sent in to bat, opener Sanju Samson blasted seven sixes and eight fours on the way to a 42-ball 89 as India posted a mammoth 253
Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in the second semifinal to storm into the summit clash of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday night (March 5).
India will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday (March 8).
Sent in to bat, opener Sanju Samson blasted seven sixes and eight fours on way to a 42-ball 89 as India posted a mammoth 253. Shivam Dube (43), Ishan Kishan (39), Hardik Pandya (27) and Tilak Varma (21) also chipped in with brisk knocks.
Chasing a massive target of 254, Jacob Bethell's sensational 105 off 48 balls went in vain as England managed 246 for seven in 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah (1/33) was the most successful bowler, while Hardik Pandya (2/38) snapped two wickets.
For England, Will Jacks (2/40) and Adil Rashid (2/41) claimed two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh (1/51), Axar Patel (1/35) and Varun Chakravarthy (1/64) also claimed one wicket each for India.
Follow live scores and updates of the India vs England semi-final here.
Live Updates
- 5 March 2026 11:03 PM IST
End of live coverage
That brings us to the end of the live coverage of India vs England semi-final. Thanks for tuning in.
- 5 March 2026 11:02 PM IST
India in T20 WC final for 4th time
India in finals at T20 WC
2007 (Won)
2014 (Lost)
2024 (Won)
2026
- 5 March 2026 10:58 PM IST
Samson praises Bumrah
"All credit goes to Bumrah, once in a generation bowler. Think this award should go to him," says Samson.
- 5 March 2026 10:57 PM IST
Sanju Samson wins Player of the match award
Samson scored 42-ball 89. Back-to-back half-centuries and two Player of the match awards in a row.
- 5 March 2026 10:51 PM IST
INDIA WIN by 7 runs, enter final
Last ball hit for a SIX by Archer. England finish at 246/7 in 20 overs.
- 5 March 2026 10:47 PM IST
WICKET: Bethell run out
Bethell's fine knock ends, going for a second run. 105 off 48, 8x4, 7x6. England 225/7

