India secured their place in the semi-finals after registering an impressive win over the West Indies in their previous match. England, meanwhile, will look to draw confidence from their past encounters with India, having faced them in the last two T20 World Cup semi-finals. With both sides experienced in handling high-pressure games, the contest promises to be an exciting one for fans. The winner of this clash will move on to the final, where they will face either South Africa or New Zealand.
India will face England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, March 5. The much-anticipated clash will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with both teams fighting for a place in the tournament final.
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Match details: When and where to watch
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST. With two strong sides going head-to-head, fans can expect an intense contest in front of a packed crowd at one of India’s most historic cricket venues.
Viewers can watch the India vs England semi-final live on the Star Sports Network. For those who prefer online streaming, the match will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Both teams have shown strong performances in the tournament and will be eager to secure a place in the final. India have looked confident throughout the competition and may choose to stick with their winning combination. However, England are known for their aggressive approach in T20 cricket and could pose a tough challenge for the Men in Blue.
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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.
