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 .<\/p>\n
Here are the complete squads for both teams as they battle for a place in the final against New Zealand .<\/p>\n
Detail Information<\/p>\n
Read Also Here: South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi Final Report<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n India Squad (15 Members)<\/strong> Player Role Notes<\/p>\n England Squad (15 Members)<\/strong> Player Role Notes<\/p>\n Head-to-Head Record<\/strong> T20 World Cup Record<\/strong> At Wankhede Stadium<\/strong> India Probable XI<\/strong> England Probable XI<\/strong> Key Players to Watch<\/strong> England<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 .<\/p>\n 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 .<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Read More Here:<\/p>\n South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi Final Report<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nIndia’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 .<\/p>\n\n
\nEngland 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 .<\/p>\n\n
\nOverall T20I Record<\/strong>
\nCategory Record<\/p>\n\n
\nCategory Record
\nTotal Matches 5
\nIndia Wins 3
\nEngland Wins 2<\/p>\n
\nCategory Record
\nIndia at Wankhede 5 wins in 7 T20Is
\nEngland at Wankhede 3 wins, 3 losses in 6 T20Is
\nIND vs ENG at Wankhede 1 win each in 2 matches
\nProbable Playing XIs<\/strong>
\nBased on recent matches and tournament form, here are the likely starting lineups for the semi-final :<\/p>\n
\nPosition Player
\n1 Abhishek Sharma
\n2 Sanju Samson (wk)
\n3 Ishan Kishan
\n4 Suryakumar Yadav (c)
\n5 Tilak Varma
\n6 Hardik Pandya
\n7 Shivam Dube
\n8 Axar Patel
\n9 Jasprit Bumrah
\n10 Arshdeep Singh
\n11 Varun Chakaravarthy<\/p>\n
\nPosition Player
\n1 Phil Salt
\n2 Jos Buttler (wk)
\n3 Jacob Bethell
\n4 Tom Banton
\n5 Harry Brook (c)
\n6 Sam Curran
\n7 Will Jacks
\n8 Jamie Overton
\n9 Liam Dawson
\n10 Jofra Archer
\n11 Adil Rashid<\/p>\n
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Analysis by Best Pak Mag<\/h2>\n