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Updated 5 March 2026 at 18:47 IST

India vs England LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final: England Win Toss, Decide To Bowl Against India

India take on England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Follow live coverage on RepublicWorld.com for every key moment, from crucial partnerships and wickets to powerplay drama and expert analysis, as this high-voltage clash unfolds.

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India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: India will face England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5.

The Men in Blue began the tournament on a high, registering a commanding 29-run victory over the USA at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7. They followed it up with a dominant 93-run win against Namibia in Delhi on February 12. Traveling next to Colombo, India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on February 15.

ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, Head To Head: India Look To Extend Dominance Over England Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Clash In Mumbai?

India rounded off their group stage campaign with a 17-run triumph over the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 18, finishing atop Group A with eight points and an impressive net run rate of +2.500.

ALSO READ: India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Semi-Final Clash At Wankhede Stadium? Check Mumbai's Weather Forecast

Their Super Eight journey, however, began on a shaky note with a 76-run defeat to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 22. The setback proved to be a turning point, as India bounced back in style, securing emphatic wins over Zimbabwe and the West Indies on February 26 and March 1, respectively.

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India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: As India and England gear up for the semi-final clash of the T20 World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Men in Blue can continue their dominance over the Three Lions.

Historically, the two sides have met in 29 T20Is, with India emerging victorious in 17 encounters while England have won 12. In T20 World Cup history, they have faced each other five times, with India holding the edge through three wins compared to England’s two.


5 March 2026 at 18:43 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Rohit Sharma Is Here At The Wankhede Stadium

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: T20 World Cup 2026 ambassador and former India skipper Rohit Sharma has been spotted at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ahead of the high-stakes semi-final against England, Rohit was seen sharing a light-hearted conversation with Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj on the sidelines.
 


5 March 2026 at 18:39 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's What Harry Brook Said At Toss?

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: "We're going to have a bowl. Looks like a good wicket, hopefully we can get off to a good start with the ball. They've obviously got a lot more experience on this ground than us. T20 cricket is such a fickle game, you never know what's going to happen. Hopefully we can keep them quiet (the crowd). Overton comes in for Rehan," Harry Brook said at the toss ahead of the India clash at the Wankhede Stadium.


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5 March 2026 at 18:38 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: What Suryakumar Yadav Said At Toss?

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: "We were looking to bat first. Semifinal, big game, and there's wind around too. Don't think there will be much dew. Looks a good one (the pitch). The best one. Credit to all the curators and groundsmen. Same team," Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss in Mumbai.


5 March 2026 at 18:37 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's A Look At England's Playing XI

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates:

England Playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (Wk), Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.


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5 March 2026 at 18:36 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's A Look At India's Playing XI

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates:

India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (Wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.


5 March 2026 at 18:35 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: England Win Toss, Opt To Field

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Harry Brook-led England won the toss and opted to field against Suryakumar Yadav's India in the second semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
 


5 March 2026 at 18:31 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Captains Take Place For Toss

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook have taken the field for the toss at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 


5 March 2026 at 18:20 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's The Highest Run-Scorer In India vs England Match In T20Is

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Virat Kohli stands at the top spot with 648 runs from 21 matches at a strike rate of 135.00. Jos Buttler holds the second place with 644 runs from 27 matches at a strike rate of 143.75. Rohit Sharma occupies the third place with 467 runs from 16 matches at a strike rate of 139.82.
 


5 March 2026 at 18:17 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's What England Skipper Said At Pre-Match Press Conference

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: England captain, Harry Brook, said, "We don't feel like we're ever out of a game so far. All it takes is one of the top seven to get a decent score or one of our five or six bowlers to have an amazing day out there. And all of a sudden you're walking away with a victory and that's what we've done so well so far."


5 March 2026 at 18:15 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's What India Bowling Coach Said At Pre-Match Press Conference

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: India bowling coach, Morne Morkel, said, "That is something we haven't really spoken about, about the perfect game. I think the quality of this team has been shown that, on the day somebody can put their hand up and put up a performance. And then hopefully now in the last two games, especially now tomorrow night, we can put that special performance in."

"Unfortunately we all know how the game goes, that success is never guaranteed. But if we can give ourselves the best chance to go out and perform. That is what we strive for. And a big occasion tomorrow night here, semifinal, a great stadium to play a great game of cricket. So hopefully the boys can rock up tomorrow and just be calm and execute those skills," he added.


5 March 2026 at 18:13 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Team England Arrive At Wankhede Stadium Ahead Of India Clash

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5 March 2026 at 18:13 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Team India Arrive At Wankhede Stadium Ahead Of England Clash

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5 March 2026 at 18:11 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Less Than 30 Minutes Left For Toss

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: The high-voltage match between India and England will kick off at 7 PM IST. Meanwhile, the toss is scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM IST, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.


5 March 2026 at 18:05 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Hardik Pandya Aims KL Rahul's Elusive Milestone In T20Is

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Talismanic Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is on the verge of achieving a major milestone, as he looks set to surpass compatriot KL Rahul in an elusive list. Pandya needs just 23 runs to move ahead of Rahul among India’s highest run-scorers in T20I cricket. At present, Hardik occupies fifth place with 2,243 runs to his name, while Rahul sits in fourth with 2,265 runs.


5 March 2026 at 17:53 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Indian Players To Watch Out In Upcoming Semi-Final Clash

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Sanju Samson will be one of the key players to watch. The Indian opener enters this clash on the back of a brilliant unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in Kolkata. Brimming with confidence, Samson’s fearless strokeplay and ability to dominate both pace and spin make him a potential game-changer against England’s bowling attack.

Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah is set to play a pivotal role as he leads India’s bowling unit. The ace speedster has already picked up nine wickets in six matches during the T20 World Cup 2026. Renowned for his composure under pressure, Bumrah’s precision and mastery in the death overs will be vital in containing England’s explosive batting lineup.


5 March 2026 at 17:45 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: How India Performed In T20 World Cup 2026 So Far?

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: The Men in Blue opened their campaign on a strong note, starting with a commanding 29-run victory over the United States of America (USA) at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7. They carried that momentum into their second match, crushing Namibia by 93 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on February 12. Next, India traveled to Colombo to face arch-rivals Pakistan, where they secured a convincing 61-run win on February 15.

India capped off their group stage with a 17-run triumph over the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 18, finishing at the top of Group A with eight points and an impressive net run rate of +2.500.

Their Super Eight journey began on a shaky note, as they suffered a 76-run defeat to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 22. However, the setback proved to be a turning point. India regrouped quickly and bounced back with emphatic wins over Zimbabwe and the West Indies on February 26 and March 1, respectively.


5 March 2026 at 17:30 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Here's A Look At Head-To-Head Numbers Between India and England

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: India and England are set to renew their rivalry in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final. Across 29 T20I encounters, India hold the edge with 17 victories, while England have claimed 12. In World Cup history, the two sides have met five times, with India winning three and England securing two.


5 March 2026 at 17:10 IST

India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Score & Updates: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the live coverage of the electrifying second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The stakes couldn’t be higher, the winner of this clash will book their place in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where New Zealand awaits.

Stay tuned right here for ball-by-ball updates, key partnerships, wickets, powerplay highlights, and expert analysis as this high-voltage encounter unfolds under the lights at the Wankhede Stadium.
 

Published By : Aniket Datta

Published On: 5 March 2026 at 17:11 IST