India have booked their place in the semi-final for the third consecutive time with a stunning victory over West Indies on Sunday. Chasing 196 in a 'quarter-final', Samson's 97 powered India to a 6-wicket win in Kolkata. The Men in Blue will now head to Mumbai, where they will play England in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on March 5.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand, March 4 - Kolkata
Semi-Final 2: India vs England, March 5 - Mumbai
India began their campaign at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7 when they clinched a victory over the USA in the group stage. Since then the Mumbai venue has not hosted a India match. However, the iconic venue was pencilled for India's semi-final, should they qualify and not face Pakistan.
Pakistan were knocked out on Saturday, while the Men in Blue made it to the semis with a record chase on Sunday. They will face off against Super 8 Group 2 toppers England, who won all three games. In fact, England like India are two-time champions in T20 World Cups. They last won the tournament in 2022, where they defeat India in the semi-final at Adelaide.
India have painful memories from their 2016 semi-final defeat to the West Indies at the Wankhede. Only Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah remain from that group but will aim to turn it around and make history. A sell out crowd is expected as is the case wherever India play.
