The defending champions India are set to take on two-time winners England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 second semi-final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. This match will renew the historic rivalry between India and England, who are meeting in a T20 World Cup semi-final for the third consecutive time. Notably, the winner of the previous England vs India semi-final clashes went on to clinch the trophy.
In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final in Australia, England’s strong bowling performance restricted India to 168 for 6 in 20 overs. Despite a shaky start, Virat Kohli’s half-century and Hardik Pandya’s quickfire 63 provided momentum. England’s openers, Alex Hales and Jos Buttler, then chased down the target comfortably without losing a wicket, leading to a significant victory over India.
In the subsequent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final, India posted 171 runs batting first, with Rohit Sharma’s 57 and contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. India’s bowlers, including Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, then dismantled England’s batting lineup, restricting them to 103 and securing a 68-run victory. India went on to claim their second T20 World Cup title after this win.
