India Edges England T20 Thriller
India defeated England in a T20 World Cup run-fest at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The match was marked by a barrage of sixes, frenzied moments, and a late-game "stunner" that tipped the balance for India. Both teams traded big hits with the outcome in doubt until the final overs.
This semi-final clash was a historic run-fest, setting a new record for the highest match aggregate in a Men's T20 World Cup with a combined 499 runs. The two teams also shattered the record for the most sixes in a T20 World Cup match, hitting a total of 34. Sanju Samson was the architect of India's mammoth total of 253/7, the highest ever in a T20 World Cup knockout match. Samson smashed 89 runs off just 42 balls, an innings that included eight fours and seven sixes. This performance earned him the Player of the Match award. England, in their chase, were powered by a stunning maiden T20I century from Jacob Bethell, who scored 105 runs off only 48 balls. Despite his heroic effort, England fell just short, finishing their 20 overs on 246/7. The crucial turning point came in the death overs, with exceptional bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Bumrah's 18th over, in particular, was pivotal, as he conceded just six runs, making it difficult for England to keep up with the required run rate. With this thrilling seven-run victory, defending champions India advanced to their second consecutive T20 World Cup final. They are set to face New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad.
