England won the toss and decided to field first against India in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The winner will face New Zealand in the final. England made one change, with Jamie Overton replacing Rehan Ahmed in their playing XI. India stuck with the same lineup that defeated West Indies in their last Super 8 match.
England’s captain, Harry Brook, expressed confidence in chasing on what he described as a good wicket. He acknowledged India’s experience but emphasized the importance of assessing conditions and playing their best in the unpredictable T20 format. India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, stated that he would have chosen to bat first due to favorable conditions. He highlighted the positive atmosphere in the team and commended the quality of the pitch prepared by the curator.
Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to bat first was influenced by his belief that dew would not significantly impact the game. To counter any potential dew-related challenges later on, an anti-dew repellent has been applied to the ground. This measure aims to ensure a fair competition between the two teams. The playing XIs for both sides were announced, with India fielding Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and others, while England included players like Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Jofra Archer.
