T20 World Cup semifinal: India defeated England by 7 runs

06-Mar-2026

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In a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India scored a record 253 runs and defeated England by 7 runs to reach the final against New Zealand. 

Sanju Samson's 89 and disciplined bowling by Jasprit Bumrah sealed the win. England's young Jacob Bethell scored an impressive 105, but a critical run-out in the final over ended their chase. 

The high-scoring match highlighted the evolving power-hitting in T20 cricket and India's strategic bowling resilience under pressure.