India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match: India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will face Harry Brook’s England in the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The winner of the contest will advance to the final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8.
India secured their place in the semifinals after defeating West Indies by five wickets in their last Super 8 match. England, meanwhile, entered the knockout stage in strong form after winning all three of their Super 8 fixtures.
This marks the third consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal meeting between the two teams. England defeated India in the 2022 edition, while India returned the favor in the 2024 tournament.
Weather update
The forecast for Mumbai indicates clear skies on match day. Temperatures are expected to range between 27 and 37 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels likely to go beyond 60 per cent. Conditions are set to be ideal for a full game without rain interruptions.
Pitch report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch traditionally favors batters and often produces high-scoring matches in the T20 format. Short boundaries and a quick outfield make stroke play easier for batters. Dew is also expected to play a role during the second innings, which could make defending totals difficult. As a result, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
Squads:
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton
Probable Playing XI
IndiaProbable Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
EnglandProbable Playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Broadcast details
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. Streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website with a subscription.
Match Details
Match: India vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal 2
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. IST / 1:30 p.m. GMT
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
