
Live | Ind vs Eng, T20 WC semis: England in early trouble chasing 254
Sanju Samson scored a 42-ball 89 as Indian batters dominated at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium
Sanju Samson overcame the Jofra Archer challenge through a slice of luck for his second successive fifty, firing India to a mammoth 253 for seven in the T20 World Cup semifinal against England in Mumbai on Thursday (March 5).
After single-handedly taking India to the semifinals, a supremely confident Samson (89 off 42) bludgeoned the England bowling attack including Archer, who had dominated his battle against the Indian opener in last year’s bilateral series.
Having lost the toss at a ground with short boundaries, India had to put up a big total and Samson helped them do that after being dropped by Harry Brook on 15 off Archer in the third over.
Follow live scores and updates of the India vs England semi-final here.
Live Updates
- 5 March 2026 9:33 PM IST
End of powerplay: England 68/3 in 6 overs
India on top here. England in trouble losing three wickets in the first six overs.
- 5 March 2026 9:29 PM IST
WICKET: Varun strikes after being hit for 3 sixes
Buttler b Varun 25 off 17. England 64/3 in 5.5 overs.
- 5 March 2026 9:20 PM IST
WICKET: Bumrah strikes first ball
Brilliant running catch by Axar. Brook gone for 7. England 38/2 in 4.1 overs.

