India and England may not have had a flawless campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026 but in Mumbai on Thursday, they can’t afford a slip up. England struggled and had narrow wins against minnows like Nepal, Scotland and Italy in the group stage of the tournament.
But when the Super Eights arrived, England had picked up their game and registered three wins to march into the semifinal. India too have a similar kind of story to their campaign in the 2026 T20 world Cup. Both teams would be seeking perfection in the semifinal clash tonight at the Wankhede Stadium.
India would like their world No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma to fire at his happy hunting ground. Abhishek has struggled to find the right form barring the fifty he scored against Zimbabwe in the Super Eight stage. On the bowling front too there are concerns regarding India’s sixth bowler option with Shivam Dube having not been able to make any real impact. Moreover, mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, has also gone for runs.
Head-to-head: India vs England in T20Is
India have a slight edge over England in the head-to-head battle. Both teams have played each other 29 times in T20 internationals with India winning 17 times and England on 12 occasions.
In T20 World Cup contests, India have won three of their five meetings.
Total matches: 29
India won: 17
England won: 12
No result: 0
T20 World Cup India vs England: Pitch report
The pitch has little grass on it and would disappear on the match day. The grass has been left on the track by the curators because it helps the red-soil pitch to retain moisture.
Traditionally, Wankhede pitch offers good bounce and carry. A total in excess of 200 can be expected with short boundaries, and it being a batting-friendly track.
T20 World Cup India vs England: Weather report
Clear skies with no forecast of rain for this semifinal in Mumbai. The conditions make a perfect setting for the semifinal clash between India and England. Temperatures are expected to be between 27 and 37 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels likely to surpass the 60 per cent mark.
India vs England: Probable XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
FAQs
When will the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England semifinal be played?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match is scheduled to take place on March 5.
What time does the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match start?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England clash will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
What time is the toss for the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England semifinal match?
The toss for the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match will be held at 6:30 PM IST, 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Where will the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match be played?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Where can fans watch the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England match live?
The T20 World Cup 2026 India vs England semifinal match can be streamed live on JioHotstar, while the live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels.
