Fresh from Sanju Samson’s brilliant 97 in the previous match, India head into the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England with strong momentum. With a place in the final at stake, this clash promises to be a thrilling contest between two attacking teams.
India’s top order will play a key role. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan are expected to go hard in the powerplay and give the team a strong start. Samson’s recent form adds extra confidence to India’s batting lineup. Captain Suryakumar Yadav will anchor the middle order with his aggressive and innovative stroke play, while Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube provide stability and finishing power.
All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel bring balance to the side with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, India’s bowling attack will rely on Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy to control England’s powerful hitters.
England also boast a strong lineup led by Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, who can dominate the powerplay. Captain Harry Brook, along with Tom Banton and Sam Curran, strengthens the middle order. In bowling, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid will be key for England.
Key battles like Samson vs Archer, Suryakumar Yadav vs Adil Rashid, and Buttler vs Bumrah could decide who books a place in the final.
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
