India
England
India will face England in the 2nd semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both teams will enter this knockout clash after strong campaigns in the tournament. India comes into this match with 4 wins in their last five games, while England arrives with momentum after winning all of their last 5 matches. The pressure of a semi-final will make execution in key phases very important.
India remained unbeaten in the group stage but suffered a defeat against South Africa in the Super Eight round. England, on the other hand, lost once earlier in the tournament against the West Indies but stayed unbeaten in the Super Eight stage.
Head-to-head numbers favour India, with 4 wins in the last 5 meetings against England, including victories while both chasing and defending totals. The winner of this contest will move to the final in Ahmedabad to face either South Africa or New Zealand.
India’s opening pair will enter in better form with recent fifty-plus scores, while England’s openers have struggled for consistent runs throughout the tournament.
The betting tip is...
Highest Opening Partnership - India
76 %
24 %
IndiaEnglandEngland’s top order will look to deliver better starts despite inconsistent returns so far in the tournament. Phil Salt will enter the semi-final with 125 runs 7, while Jos Buttler has scored 62 runs, both from 7 games. Harry Brook will remain England’s key batter after his match-winning 100 off 51 balls against Pakistan and will carry 228 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate above 160.
Jacob Bethell will support with 175 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 128. Will Jacks has provided impact from lower down the order with 191 runs at a strike rate of 176.85. Sam Curran will add finishing value with 149 runs at a strike rate of 119.
England’s bowling attack will continue to perform as a unit. Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson lead with 11 and 10 wickets respectively, while Jofra Archer has 10 wickets and Jamie Overton 9. Sam Curran and Will Jacks will contribute with 6 and 7 wickets.
Brook, Bethell and Jacks are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Abhishek Sharma returned to form with a quick 55 off 30 balls, while Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 97 off 50 against the West Indies. Samson has 143 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 195.
Ishan Kishan has been in excellent touch with 224 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 185. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India’s scoring chart with 231 runs in 7 games at a strike rate of 135.88. Tilak Varma has 178 runs at a strike rate of 147, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube have contributed 172 and 166 runs respectively, both striking at 155.
Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy took 12 and 7 wickets with spin, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have 9 and 8 wickets respectively. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube added 6 and 5 wickets.
Suryakumar, Samson and Kishan are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
India will start this semi-final with more stability at the top compared to England. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will enter the match after strong performances, including Samson’s unbeaten 97 in the previous game. Both batters will look confident against the new ball and have shown the ability to build partnerships while maintaining scoring momentum.
England’s opening pair has struggled for consistency throughout the tournament, with both Phil Salt and Jos Buttler failing to convert starts into big scores. This difference at the top order will likely give India an early advantage. If India’s openers settle in the power play, they will put strong pressure on England and set the tone for a win.
