ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: England vs India – 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 5 March 2026
Day: Thursday
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 7:00 PM (Local) / 7:00 PM IST
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
England Probable XI
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Philip Salt, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Rehan Ahmed
India Probable XI
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium surface traditionally favors batters with good bounce and pace. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier in the powerplay. Fast bowlers can extract swing under lights, while spinners may get some grip in the middle overs. A first-innings total of around 175–185 could be competitive in this high-pressure knockout clash.
Weather Report
Mumbai is expected to witness warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 28–31°C. Dew is likely in the second innings, which could influence the toss decision. Rain interruptions are unlikely, and a full match is expected.
Key Players to Watch
England
- Jos Buttler: Big-match player who can dominate the powerplay.
- Jofra Archer: Extra pace could trouble India’s top order.
- Adil Rashid: Key weapon in middle overs against India’s aggressive batters.
India
- Suryakumar Yadav: India’s most dangerous T20 batter in pressure games.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Death-over specialist and match-winner.
- Hardik Pandya: Provides balance with both bat and ball.
Match Prediction
Both teams possess explosive batting lineups and quality bowling attacks, making this semi-final evenly poised. India will have the home advantage and crowd support at Wankhede, but England’s experience in ICC knockout matches makes them equally dangerous. The team handling pressure better in the final overs is likely to secure a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final.