India has to defend 30 runs in the last over against England, who are going after a massive target of 254 in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final happening in Mumbai on Thursday(March 5,2026).
Match Highlights
Earlier, Sanju Samson set the tone with an impressive 89 off 42 balls, supported by several great cameos as India amassed a huge 253/7 in 20 overs.
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While chasing a huge total of 254 runs, the England batters didn’t really step up, but Bethell made a significant impact. Jacob Bethell’s outstanding performance kept England alive in the game against India in the semi-final in Mumbai, despite the massive target.
Jacob Bethell stole the show, keeping the thriller alive right until the final over. His brilliant innings was the key reason the match went down to the wire.
In the final over, England needed 30 runs. Suryakumar made a bold move, sending Shivam Dube to bowl. The gamble paid off — Dube’s delivery led to Jacob Bethell being run out after completing just one run. The crowd erupted as India sealed the game, while Bethell buried his face in the turf in despair.
England scores 246/7 in their 20 overs, with Jacob Bethell has hit his fifty in just 19 balls and is closing in on a hundred.
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel have each taken a wicket, with Axar also making a significant impact with three key catches.
Hardik Pandya was the standout bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for 38 runs. He made an early impact and also took crucial wickets during the chase, disrupting important partnerships for England.
Jasprit Bumrah also bowled effectively with solid control. He took 1 wicket for 33 runs.
The Indian bowlers made key dismissals and kept their composure in the last few overs, swinging the match in India’s direction.
India secures a thrilling 7-run win over England to reach the final.
India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday(March 8,2026).
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