Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25pm on 05 Mar 2026,Thursday Sports
India defeated England by 7 runs in a thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, India posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs, powered by a brilliant 89 off 42 balls from Sanju Samson. England mounted a strong chase, led by Jacob Bethell’s explosive 105 off 48 deliveries, finishing at 246/7 after 20 overs. Despite England’s aggressive batting, India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to defend the total. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya delivered a key bowling performance, helping India secure a place in the final of the tournament after a dramatic contest. (PC: BCCI)