India Sets Massive Target for England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final
Mumbai, March 5: In a thrilling semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, the Indian cricket team delivered a powerful batting performance, setting a massive target for England to chase.
Batting first after England opted to bowl, India posted a huge total of 253 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. The highlight of the innings was a brilliant knock by Sanju Samson, who scored a quickfire 89 runs, anchoring India’s batting lineup. Shivam Dube also played an aggressive innings, contributing 43 runs and accelerating the run rate in the middle overs.
India’s explosive batting placed immense pressure on the English bowling attack, making it one of the highest totals recorded in a T20 World Cup knockout match.
England now faces a challenging task as they must chase 254 runs to secure a place in the final. The winner of this semi-final will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final scheduled for March 8.
Cricket fans across the world are eagerly watching the high-voltage encounter as both teams battle for a spot in the grand finale.
