India beat England by 7 runs reach T20 WC final

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India beat England by 7 runs in a last over thriller
Sanju Samson scored 89 off 42 balls and won Player of the Match
India will face New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium

India produced a thrilling performance in the India vs England T20 World Cup semi final result, defeating England by 7 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The defending champions posted a massive 253/7 and then held their nerve to restrict England to 246/7, sealing a dramatic victory.

With the win, India became the first defending champions to reach the final of the tournament and will now face New Zealand national cricket team in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8.

Sanju Samson powers India to 253

India’s innings was anchored by Sanju Samson, who played a sensational knock of 89 off 42 balls, smashing eight fours and seven sixes.

Key contributions came from:

Ishan Kishan – 39 off 18
Shivam Dube – 43 off 25
Hardik Pandya – 27 off 12
Tilak Varma – 21 off 7

India’s aggressive batting pushed the total to 253/7, one of the highest scores in the tournament.

England’s chase stayed alive thanks to a stunning century from Jacob Bethell, who smashed 105 off 48 balls with eight fours and seven sixes.

Important contributions included:

Will Jacks – 35 off 20
Sam Curran – 18 off 14

However, India struck at crucial moments. Curran fell in the 19th over, and Bethell was run out in the final over as England finished at 246/7, falling just short.

Bumrah and Arshdeep deliver under pressure

India’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.

Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya produced key breakthroughs to stop England’s momentum.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the bowlers after the match, saying the team had to stay calm despite the high scoring chase.

Captains react after the thriller

Suryakumar Yadav called the victory a special moment for the team.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling. Playing in India, leading such a wonderful side and going to Ahmedabad for the final is very special,” he said.

England captain Harry Brook admitted that missed chances in the field cost his side.

“As the saying goes, catches win matches. Dropping Samson proved expensive,” Brook said.

India will now take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at Ahmedabad on March 8. With strong batting form and confidence from this dramatic win, India will enter the final as one of the favourites.

India’s seven run victory over England in a high scoring semifinal showcased their batting firepower and nerve under pressure. With momentum on their side, the defending champions now stand just one step away from lifting another T20 World Cup title.

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