Match Details

Venue
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss Time
6:30 PM IST
Match Start
7:00 PM IST
Final Date
March 8, Ahmedabad
India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai
India vs England clash at Wankhede Stadium in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final

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Confirmed Playing 11

Based on official squad announcements from ESPNcricinfo and ICC:

🇮🇳 INDIA
  • 1 Abhishek Sharma Left-hand Bat
  • 2 Sanju Samson (wk) Right-hand Bat
  • 3 Ishan Kishan Left-hand Bat
  • C Suryakumar Yadav (c) Right-hand Bat
  • 5 Tilak Varma Left-hand Bat
  • 6 Shivam Dube All-rounder
  • 7 Hardik Pandya All-rounder
  • 8 Axar Patel All-rounder
  • 9 Jasprit Bumrah Right-arm Fast
  • 10 Arshdeep Singh Left-arm Fast
  • 11 Varun Chakravarthy Right-arm Spin
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND
  • 1 Phil Salt Right-hand Bat
  • 2 Jos Buttler (wk) Right-hand Bat
  • 3 Jacob Bethell Left-hand Bat
  • 4 Tom Banton Right-hand Bat
  • C Harry Brook (c) Right-hand Bat
  • 6 Sam Curran All-rounder
  • 7 Will Jacks All-rounder
  • 8 Liam Dawson All-rounder
  • 9 Jamie Overton Right-arm Fast
  • 10 Jofra Archer Right-arm Fast
  • 11 Adil Rashid Right-arm Spin

Match Preview

Key Battle: Jasprit Bumrah vs Jos Buttler - The world's best T20 bowler against England's most explosive batter could decide this semi-final.

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosts this crucial 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India, the defending champions, face England in a repeat of the 2024 semi-final where India emerged victorious.

India's Strengths: Home advantage at Wankhede where several players have IPL experience. Sanju Samson has been in sublime form with an unbeaten 97 against West Indies. Varun Chakravarthy leads the wicket-takers chart with 12 scalps.

England's Threat: Harry Brook has scored 228 runs including a century against Pakistan. Jofra Archer is back to his fiery best, while Will Jacks has been the tournament's most valuable player with both bat and ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final start?
The India vs England 2nd Semi-Final starts at 7:00 PM IST (13:30 GMT) on March 5, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST. The match is scheduled to conclude by 10:30 PM IST.
What is the predicted playing 11 for India vs England semi-final?
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.

England Probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Where can I watch India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final live?
India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final live streaming is available on JioHotstar in India. Live telecast is on Star Sports Network TV channels. International viewers can check the ICC's official broadcast partners in their respective regions. Radio commentary is available on All India Radio.
What is the head-to-head record between India and England in T20Is?
India and England have played 29 T20Is against each other. India has won 17 matches while England has won 12. This will be their 30th T20I encounter and third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final meeting. India won the 2024 semi-final, while England won in 2022.
What is the pitch report for Wankhede Stadium Mumbai?
The Wankhede Stadium pitch has a tinge of grass but historically favors high-scoring T20 matches. The surface offers good bounce for pacers initially but becomes excellent for batting as the game progresses. Average first innings score at Wankhede in T20Is is around 180-190. Dew factor could influence the toss decision.
Who are the key players to watch in IND vs ENG semi-final?
India: Jasprit Bumrah (top-ranked T20 bowler), Sanju Samson (form batter), Suryakumar Yadav (captain, 231 runs in tournament).

England: Harry Brook (228 runs, 1 century), Jofra Archer (fiery pace), Will Jacks (4 Player of the Match awards).

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