Sanju Samson played a big knock of 89 runs off just 42 balls with the help of eight fours and seven sixes, which helped India post a big total of 253 runs, while batting first in the do-or-die clash.
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had troubled him.
The cricketing fraternity heaped praise on the defending championsTeam India, after their thrilling seven-run victory over England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday night, with many highlighting the team's intent, batting firepower and decisive bowling in the death overs.
England captain Harry Brook admitted that crucial fielding lapses, including dropping Sanju Samson's catch, proved costly as his side went down to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final.
As India faces England in the high-octane semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has not only turned into a battleground for high drama on the field but also a star-studded spectacle off it.
India's men's cricket team produced a record-breaking display of batting in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday.
As India faces England in a high-voltage ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, the match turned into a star-studded affair, with Bollywood couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor stepping out to support Team India, accompanied by their little daughter, Raha
This score stands as the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match, surpassing the previous record of 205/4 held by the West Indies Vs Australia in 2012 in Colombo.
Defending champion India are facing England in a crucial ICC semi-final at Wankhede Stadium this evening, with the winner advancing to the final against New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Mongia was vocal about his support for his favourite player, Hardik Pandya and said, "I have always said that Hardik Pandya is my favourite player. He is a fantastic all-rounder. So, I hope that if he gets the chance to bat, he will shine bright."
Defending champions India and the two-time champions England have arrived at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash on Thursday.
Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) National Selection Committee on Thursday finalised the Afghanistan National Team's Squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.