India Vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 2nd Semi-Final: Three Key Battles To Look Forward To

India lock horns against England in a third successive T20 World Cup semi-final. The defending champions became the last team to reach the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals after registering a five-wicket win over the West Indies.

India earned the second spot in Group 1, behind unbeaten South Africa. India will face Group 2 toppers England in the second semi-final. In the first semi-final, South Africa will take on New Zealand. The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Abhishek Sharma Vs Sam Curran

England won't forget the sight of Abhishek Sharma in Mumbai when the dashing openers smashed a blistering 54-ball 135 on the same venue that the two teams will battle in the semi-final. Sharma though will come up against an in-form Sam Curran, who has been England's key component. It was Curran's heroics against Nepal that saw them through. Expect Sharma vs Curran to be one slugfest in Mumbai.

Jasprit Bumrah Vs Harry Brook

World's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be tested as he comes up against England captain Harry Brook in Mumbai. The Englishman has been amongst the runs in the tourney, including a century. Bumrah lives for these contests and his duel with Brook will be one to watchout for as India take on England in the second semi-final on Thursday.

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Hardik Pandya Vs Liam Dawson

Indian team contain players that know the venue well including Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. The all-rounder is well-versed with the ground and its conditions and that could come in handy against the wily spinner, Liam Dawson. The left-armer has scalped 10 wickets in the tournament and his battle with Pandya will be one to watch out for!