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 10:41 PM IST
WICKET: Hardik gets Curran
Curran c Tilak b Hardik 18. England 222/6, need 32 off 9.
- 5 March 2026 10:38 PM IST
HUNDRED for Bethel
A 45-ball ton for Bethel. Gets there with a SIX off Hardik.
- 5 March 2026 10:15 PM IST
WICKET: Arshdeep strikes
A superb catch in the outfield by Axar-Dube combo. A diving Axar, before crossing the boundary, relays the ball to Dube who completes the catch. Jacks gone for 35 off 20. England need 82 off 36.
