IND vs ENG Semi Final T20 World Cup 2026: Match Time, Venue, Teams and Head to Head Record

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached a thrilling stage, with India set to face England in the second semi final of the tournament. The IND vs ENG clash is expected to be one of the most exciting matches of the competition as two strong teams battle for a place in the final.

India secured their semi final spot after defeating West Indies in a crucial Super 8 match in Kolkata. That victory helped India finish second in their Super 8 group and confirm their place in the knockout stage.

England also arrive in strong form. They topped their Super 8 group and entered the semi final stage with consistent performances throughout the tournament.

With both teams in good rhythm, the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi final promises to be a high pressure encounter with a place in the final on the line.

IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 Semi Final: Match Details

Here are the key match details for the India vs England semi final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Match: India vs England, 2nd Semi Final
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium , Mumbai

The match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a venue known for hosting several historic cricket encounters. The stadium is expected to be packed with fans for this crucial knockout clash.

India Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

India have brought a balanced squad to the tournament, combining explosive batting options with a strong bowling attack.

India Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India have shown impressive form throughout the tournament. The squad features powerful hitters in the middle order along with experienced bowlers capable of handling pressure situations.

England Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

England have also named a strong squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, led by Harry Brook.

England Squad:
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Philip Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.

England’s lineup includes explosive batters and experienced all rounders, giving them the flexibility needed in high pressure knockout games.

Probable Playing XI: India vs England

India Probable XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.

England Probable XI:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

Both teams feature several match winners, which means the semi final could be decided by a few crucial overs.

India vs England Head to Head Record in T20Is

India and England share one of the most competitive rivalries in T20 cricket. The two teams have played 29 T20 internationals so far.

India wins: 17
England wins: 12

In T20 World Cup history, the teams have faced each other four times, with both sides winning two matches each. Interestingly, both teams have won one semi final each in the past, and the winner in those matches went on to lift the trophy.

High Stakes Clash for a Place in the Final

With both teams in strong form, the India vs England semi final in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to be a thrilling contest. India will rely on their balanced squad and home support, while England will look to continue their winning momentum in the tournament.

The winner of this semi final will advance to the T20 World Cup 2026 final scheduled to be played on March 8 in Ahmedabad.