India and England face each other in a do-or-die semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 5, 2026. With a final sport on offer, two of the best teams from the tournament will be eyeing to put their best in a high-stakes match. India India thrashed the West Indies by 5 wickets in a virtual knockout to seal a spot in the semi-final. It was Sanju Samson's day; the opener remained unbeaten on 97 runs and kept soaking up the pressure from one end to seal the win. While batting first, the West Indies posted a huge total of 195 runs. In reply, India chased down in 19.2 overs, thanks to the brilliant knock from Sanju Samson. Apart from Samson, Tilak Varma also batted well and scored 27 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 18 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets in his bowling spell. England England, meanwhile, has been outstanding in the tournament lately. They will be coming into this semi-final match after thrashing New Zealand in their last Super Eight match. While chasing a target of 160 runs, England were crumbling at one point under pressure, but thanks to Will Jacks, who played an unbeaten 32 runs from 18 balls, and sealed the match. He also grabbed two wickets in his bowling spell. Rehan Ahmed scored 19 runs in 7 balls and played a key role in this victory. England's bowlers have been brilliant with their strategies. Adil Rashid has taken 11 wickets so far. While Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson also took 10 wickets each. IND vs ENG Match Details IND vs ENG T20I WC Match Details Match India vs England 2nd Semi-final T20I Match Date and Time Thursday, March 5; 7:00 p.m. IST Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Broadcasting and live streaming TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar IND vs ENG T20 WC Pitch Report The Wankhede Stadium pitch has traditionally favored batters. The pitch has a flat surface that helps batters time the ball with ease. The boundaries are short enough for players to clear. Fast bowlers will get swing in the first few overs, but batters will find it easy to score after they get into their groove. Pacers are likely to get good help under the light. The match will see plenty of runs if both teams display good batting performances. IND vs ENG T20 WC Weather Report The weather conditions in Mumbai on the day of the match are expected to be clear. The temperature is likely to rise to 22-26°C, while the humidity will be 49 percent. There are no chances of rain, and the winds will be steady at 8 km/h. IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records IND vs ENG head-to-head (in T20Is) Match Played 29 Won by India 17 Won by England 12 Tied 0 No Result 0 IND vs ENG Semi-final Probable XI India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton/Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid Players To Watch Out For in the IND vs ENG Semi-final Match Sanju Samson | IND: Sanju Samson is one of the in-form batters in the team. He has proved his mettle on many occassions but one of the greatest knocks of his career will remain against the West Indies in the Super Eight in the last match. When the team was under pressure, the batter handled the situation well and smashed an unbeaten 97 runs to seal the victory convincingly. He is a player to watch out for. Varun Chakravarthy | IND: Varun Chakravarthy has been phenomenal with the ball in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The leg-spinner has picked up 12 wickets in seven matches and has been instrumental in breaking partnerships. His variations have kept batters guessing, and this might be a key advantage in Mumbai. Harry Brook | ENG: Harry Brook has been one of the standout batters in this tournament. He proved his stature that why he is a great asset to this England team. He scored a terrific century against Pakistan under Pressure. He has collected 228 runs in 7 matches, with a strike rate of 161.70. Considering his pressure-soaking ability, England will need him the most. Will Jacks | ENG: Will Jacks is the true MVP of this team. The all-rounder is one of the best-performing players from England. He has been playing impressively well in the tournament so far, taking regular wickets and scoring runs with his bat. In 6 innings, he has scored 191 runs and has also taken 7 wickets. He scored an unbeaten 32 runs against New Zealand in the last match and also grabbed two wickets. Considering his recent form in this format, he will be one player to watchout for. IND vs ENG Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 7 T20Is played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first in six matches, while batting in one. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In the total 16 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won 8 matches, and bowling first have won the same number of matches. However, the recent trend suggests that batting second on this surface will be an ideal choice. IND vs ENG Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: IND (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 ENG Total: 175-200 Match Winner: India Scenario 2 Toss Winner: ENG (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 42-50 IND Total: 180-195 Match Winner: England Who will win today's IND vs ENG T20 World Cup match? India goes into the match as the favorites owing to their stronger top order and the overall balance. However, England have proven themselves to be a deadly side with their bowling and lower-batting order. Hence, it should be a high-octane clash between these two, but India is expected to pick a win here. India has been dominant against England in their last five head-to-head clashes, winning four of them.