India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Lists
India vs England : The second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 pits two-time champions India against two-time winners England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5 . This will be the third consecutive T20 World Cup where these cricketing powerhouses have met in the knockout stage .
Here are the complete squads for both teams as they battle for a place in the final against New Zealand .
India vs England : Match Details at a Glance
Detail Information
- Match India vs England, 2nd Semi-Final
- Series ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date March 5, 2026
- Time 7:00 PM IST
- Toss To be announced
- Live TV Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming JioHotstar app and website
- Final Winner faces New Zealand in Ahmedabad on March 8
Read Also Here: South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi Final Report
India Squad (15 Members)
India’s squad is led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Axar Patel serving as vice-captain . The team features a blend of explosive openers, power-hitters, and a formidable bowling attack headlined by Jasprit Bumrah .
Player Role Notes
- Suryakumar Yadav Captain / Batter Leading the side in his first ICC tournament as captain
- Abhishek Sharma Batter Opening batter, part of the sealed opening pair with Sanju Samson
- Sanju Samson Wicketkeeper Batter Primary wicketkeeper and opening batter
- Ishan Kishan Wicketkeeper Batter Second wicketkeeper, reserve opener
- Tilak Varma Batter Middle-order batter, recovered from injury ahead of World Cup
- Hardik Pandya All-rounder Pace-bowling all-rounder, adds firepower and depth
- Shivam Dube All-rounder Power-hitter and part-time medium pace
- Axar Patel Vice-Captain / All-rounder Spin-bowling all-rounder, deputy to Suryakumar Yadav
- Rinku Singh Batter Designated finisher, made comeback to squad
- Washington Sundar All-rounder Spin-bowling all-rounder, provides depth
- Jasprit Bumrah Fast Bowler Lead pace bowler, spearheads the attack
- Arshdeep Singh Fast Bowler Left-arm pace option
- Mohammed Siraj Fast Bowler Pace bowler, adds variety to attack
- Kuldeep Yadav Spinner Specialist left-arm wrist spinner
- Varun Chakravarthy Spinner Mystery spinner, key middle-overs option
England Squad (15 Members)
England are captained by Harry Brook, with Jos Buttler handing over the leadership reins but continuing as wicketkeeper-batter . The squad combines explosive batting with proven bowling depth .
Player Role Notes
- Harry Brook Captain / Batter Leading side in his first ICC tournament as captain
- Jos Buttler Wicketkeeper Batter Former captain, primary wicketkeeper
- Phil Salt Batter Opening batter, aggressive powerplay player
- Jacob Bethell Batter Top/middle-order batter
- Tom Banton Batter Middle-order batter, replaces Ben Duckett in XI
- Ben Duckett Batter Left-hander, dropped from playing XI for opener
- Sam Curran All-rounder Left-arm seam, power-hitting all-rounder
- Will Jacks All-rounder Off-spin and aggressive batting, key all-round asset
- Jamie Overton All-rounder Pace-bowling all-rounder
- Liam Dawson All-rounder Left-arm spin, batting depth
- Jofra Archer Fast Bowler Lead pace bowler, genuine speed
- Luke Wood Fast Bowler Left-arm pace option
- Josh Tongue Fast Bowler Pace bowler
- Adil Rashid Spinner Lead spinner, central to white-ball strategy
- Rehan Ahmed Spinner Young leg-spinner, batting depth
Head-to-Head Record
Overall T20I Record
Category Record
- Total Matches 29
- India Wins 17
- England Wins 12
T20 World Cup Record
Category Record
Total Matches 5
India Wins 3
England Wins 2
At Wankhede Stadium
Category Record
India at Wankhede 5 wins in 7 T20Is
England at Wankhede 3 wins, 3 losses in 6 T20Is
IND vs ENG at Wankhede 1 win each in 2 matches
Probable Playing XIs
Based on recent matches and tournament form, here are the likely starting lineups for the semi-final :
India Probable XI
Position Player
1 Abhishek Sharma
2 Sanju Samson (wk)
3 Ishan Kishan
4 Suryakumar Yadav (c)
5 Tilak Varma
6 Hardik Pandya
7 Shivam Dube
8 Axar Patel
9 Jasprit Bumrah
10 Arshdeep Singh
11 Varun Chakaravarthy
England Probable XI
Position Player
1 Phil Salt
2 Jos Buttler (wk)
3 Jacob Bethell
4 Tom Banton
5 Harry Brook (c)
6 Sam Curran
7 Will Jacks
8 Jamie Overton
9 Liam Dawson
10 Jofra Archer
11 Adil Rashid
Key Players to Watch
India
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain): The world’s most innovative T20 batter leads from the front
- Sanju Samson: In sublime form, scored match-winning 97 against West Indies
- Jasprit Bumrah: The “big-game player” and leader of the pace attack
- Varun Chakravarthy: Mystery spinner with 12 wickets in the tournament
- Hardik Pandya: Game-changer with both bat and ball
England
- Harry Brook (Captain): Match-winning century against Pakistan in Super Eights
- Jos Buttler: Former captain, Wankhede specialist with 120 runs here
- Jofra Archer: Powerplay specialist, genuine pace threat
- Will Jacks: All-rounder with four Player of Match awards in tournament
- Adil Rashid: Lead spinner, key middle-overs weapon
Analysis by Best Pak Mag
This India vs England semi-final represents the third consecutive T20 World Cup meeting between these two giants in the knockout stage, with each team having won one apiece . The Wankhede Stadium, with its batting-friendly surface and short boundaries, promises a high-scoring thriller .
India hold the statistical advantage with a 17-12 overall T20I record and a 5-2 home record at this venue . However, England arrive with momentum after topping their Super 8 group with three consecutive wins .
The battle within the battle will be fascinating. India’s spin trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel against England’s right-hand heavy batting lineup could prove decisive on a surface that historically assists spinners as the match progresses . Conversely, England’s pace attack led by Jofra Archer will test India’s top order in the powerplay.
Both teams possess match-winners throughout their lineups, and with a place in the final against New Zealand at stake, this promises to be a contest for the ages.
Read More Here:
