EXPLAINERSport|ICC Men's T20 World CupIndia vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal: Predicted XI, time, streamPlaying at home, India will be favourites to enter the final but England could halt their march in Mumbai on Thursday.
Event: ICC Men’s 2026 T20 World Cup Semifinal
Event: ICC Men’s 2026 T20 World Cup Semifinal
Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
Date and Time: Thursday, Mar 5, 2026, 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT)
Coverage: Live coverage begins at 10:00 GMT.
India and England will compete in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s 2026 T20 World Cup, with both teams aiming to secure their third championship title.
India has shown mixed performances, starting as favorites but facing challenges during the group stage. They improved in the Super Eights with wins over Zimbabwe and the West Indies. Key players include:
Sanju Samson: Strengthens the batting order. Jasprit Bumrah: Leading paceman. Varun Chakravarthy: Top-ranked T20 bowler with 12 wickets.
India's home advantage, with a supportive crowd, could play a crucial role.
Event: ICC Men’s 2026 T20 World Cup Semifinal Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India Date and Time: Thursday, Mar 5, 2026, 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT) Coverage: Live coverage begins at 10:00 GMT.
England's journey to the semifinals has been marked by fluctuating performances. They advanced with significant wins in the Super Eights. Key players include:
Harry Brook: Demonstrated leadership and tactical acumen. Will Jacks: Notable all-round performances. Jofra Archer: Returned to form after initial setbacks.
The last series in early 2025 saw India win 4-1 against England, with a notable performance at Wankhede Stadium.
India has shown resilience despite challenges, with a crucial win against the West Indies securing their semifinal spot.
England's form improved significantly after a challenging start, leading to a strong performance in the Super Eights.
This match marks the 30th T20 international between India and England. India leads with 17 victories to England's 12.
India is expected to field the same lineup that secured their semifinal position.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England may consider Jamie Overton in place of Rehan Ahmed.
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Harry Brooks (captain), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton/Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
Live coverage of the India vs England semifinal will be available on Al Jazeera Sport, starting with pre-match coverage at 10:00 GMT.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
