India Defeats England by Seven Runs in T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Wankhede Stadium, India secured a narrow seven-run victory over England, despite a century from England's Jacob Bethell. Hardik Pandya played a crucial role by executing a key run-out of Bethell and maintaining composure under pressure, dedicating his animated celebration to his son Agastya and partner Mahieka Sharma. The win advanced India to the final against New Zealand, with notable performances from Sanju Samson and disciplined bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and Pandya. Post-match, ICC Chairman Jay Shah was seen discussing the game with India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, while former captain MS Dhoni was spotted supporting Pandya's son during the match.