ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final 2: India vs. England – Live Streaming, Schedule, and Squads
The stage is set for a blockbuster rematch of the 2024 semi-final. The defending champions, India, return to the cauldron of the Wankhede Stadium to face a powerhouse England side that topped Group 2 in the Super 8s.
With England’s explosive batting lineup and India’s spin-heavy arsenal, this is the heavyweight battle that will decide who flies to Ahmedabad for the Grand Final.
How to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final 2: India vs. England
Catch the “Classical vs. Power” showdown live in 4K resolution.
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Pro Tip: In India, the match is available in 8 regional languages. JioHotstar will also feature an exclusive Marathi and Indian Sign Language feed, along with the popular “Insiders” commentary.
Match Details: Semi-Final 2
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Match: India vs. England (Semi-Final 2)
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Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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Time: 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT
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Officials: Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker (On-field)
Squads and Key Players
Team India: The Defending Champions
Suryakumar Yadav’s side is riding high after chasing down 195 against the Windies. Returning to Mumbai—his home ground—Sky will look to exploit the short boundaries.
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Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
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Key Players: Sanju Samson (Fresh off an unbeaten 97), Varun Chakaravarthy (12 wickets this tournament), and Jasprit Bumrah.
Team England: The Group 2 Toppers
Led by Harry Brook, England has been untouchable in the Super 8s, winning three from three. Their depth in all-rounders makes them the most dangerous “chasing” team in the tournament.
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Squad: Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood, Tom Banton.
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Key Players: Harry Brook (Tournament leading run-scorer), Adil Rashid, and Will Jacks.
Expert Insight: The Wankhede Factor
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The Turn & Grip: Unlike the typical flat-track reputation of Wankhede, experts suggest this pitch is offering significant turn. This could play into the hands of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.
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The Toss Dilemma: Traditionally a “bowl first” venue due to dew, but if the pitch continues to grip early, batting first and putting runs on the board in a high-pressure semi-final might be the winning strategy.
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The History: This is the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final between these two. England won in 2022; India won in 2024. This match is the ultimate tie-breaker.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final 2: India vs. England Live Streaming
