Samson edges India into final in high scoring thriller: T20 World Cup Semi (Mumbai)

Jacob Bethell's brilliant century was not enough as India edged out England by seven runs to seal a spot in the final.

India stormed into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after posting a massive 253/7 in 20 overs against England. Sanju Samson blasted 89 off 42 balls, while Shivam Dube added 43 off 25 and Ishan Kishan struck 39 off 18, powering India to one of the highest totals in a T20 World Cup knockout match.

England responded with an equally spirited chase but finished on 246/7 in 20 overs, falling 7 runs short despite a brilliant 105 off 48 balls from Jacob Bethell. India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs, with Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya delivering key breakthroughs to seal a thrilling victory and book India’s place in the final against New Zealand.

India 253 for 7 (Samson 89, Dube 43, Jacks 2-40) beat England 246 for 7 (Bethell 105, Jacks 35, Pandya 2-38) by seven runs.

Mar 2026.