T20 WC 2026: India vs England Semi-Final – India Posts 253/7
Samson smashes 89; Dube, Hardik, and Tilak’s cameos lift India to 253/7 vs England in semi-final.
Sanju Samson set the tone with a blistering 89 off 42 balls, launching India into a power-packed start. His 7 sixes and rapid scoring laid the foundation for a mammoth total, and he survived a crucial drop early in his innings which proved pivotal.
Shivam Dube, promoted up the order, played a fearless innings of 45, hitting massive sixes to keep the momentum alive. He survived an LBW DRS review but was run out shortly after due to a communication lapse with Hardik Pandya. Despite this setback, the carnage continued as India’s hitters kept the scoreboard ticking.
Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed stumped, but India’s run rate remained high, hovering above 12 per over for most of the innings.
Late cameos from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma ensured India finished strongly, contributing crucial boundaries and keeping England under constant pressure. The team ended at a massive 253/7, putting them in a commanding position for the chase.
The innings was a mix of controlled aggression, raw power-hitting, and smart running between the wickets. With such a total on the board, India has given itself a formidable chance to advance to the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.
