IND vs ENG T20 World Cup Semifinal: India’s powerful batting sets 254-run target for England; Full story here

India delivered a batting masterclass against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede Stadium, posting a massive 253 runs in 20 overs. England now faces a daunting 254-run target in this high-stakes knockout clash.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht
Updated : 5 March 2026, 9:00 PM IST
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Mumbai: A thrilling match is underway between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Batting first, the Indian cricket team delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 253 runs in 20 overs and setting a 254-run target for England to chase.

India’s batting lineup displayed remarkable form throughout the innings, putting the English bowlers under immense pressure. The aggressive approach from Indian batters helped the team post a massive total on the scoreboard, leaving England with a challenging task in the knockout match.

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Which Batter Scored How Many Runs

Team India’s batters delivered an impressive performance against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal. Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson led the charge with a brilliant 89 runs, anchoring the innings and putting pressure on the English bowlers.

Shivam Dube also played a crucial knock, scoring 43 runs, while Ishan Kishan contributed 39 runs with a steady innings. All-rounder Hardik Pandya added 27 runs, and Tilak Varma chipped in with 21 runs to strengthen India’s total.

Thanks to these strong performances, India posted a massive 253 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, setting a daunting 254-run target for England in the semifinal clash.

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Abhishek Sharma’s Struggles Continue

However, it was another disappointing outing for Abhishek Sharma, who managed to score just 9 runs before getting out. The young batter has struggled to find consistency in this T20 World Cup.

His highest score in the tournament so far has been 55 runs against Zimbabwe, but apart from that innings, he has not been able to make a significant impact with the bat.

Location : 
  • Mumbai

Published : 
  • 5 March 2026, 9:00 PM IST

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