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  Why is Axar Patel a silent hero in India's thrilling win over England to reach T20 World Cup final?

  March 05, 2026 23:22 IST

  India and England were involved in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India won by seven runs only despite posting 253 runs on the board. With so few margins in such a game, Axar Patel turned out to be a silent hero for India. Here's how

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  India enter T20 World Cup 2026 final, beat England despite Jacob Bethell's heroic effort

  March 05, 2026 23:00 IST

  India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. After posting 253, powered by Sanju Samson’s 89 and key cameos from the middle order, India seemed the favourites. However, Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock kept the team in the hunt till the end.

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  What is highest run-chase at Wankhede Stadium in T20Is after India post 253 in T20 WC semifinal?

  March 05, 2026 20:57 IST

  India’s batters dominated England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede, with Sanju Samson smashing 89 off 42. Supported by Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube, India posted 253 runs in the semi-final, setting England a daunting chase to reach the final.

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  Sanju Samson's charismatic knock vs England earns standing ovation from Wankhede crowd in T20 WC

  March 05, 2026 20:27 IST

  Sanju Samson continued his rich form in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, smashing 89 off 42 against England after being dropped on 16 by Harry Brook. Supported by Ishan Kishan’s quick 39, Samson laid a strong platform as India reached 160/3 and eyed a massive total.

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  'Wahi off-spinner wali bimari': Memes galore after Abhishek Sharma fails yet again in T20 WC semis

  March 05, 2026 19:48 IST

  India opener Abhishek Sharma failed yet again today in the semifinal against England in the T20 World Cup, scoring only nine runs off seven deliveries. He has struggled right through the mega event and memes flooded on social media after his dismissal.

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  Abhishek Sharma flops yet again, fails to address his flawed batting temperament

  March 05, 2026 19:44 IST

  Abhishek Sharma’s struggles continued in the T20 World Cup 2026 as the Indian opener fell cheaply in the semi-final against England at Wankhede. Despite a promising start with two boundaries, he was dismissed by Will Jacks, once again falling to an off-spinner.

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  England make one change for T20 World Cup semi-final clash, India to bat first at Wankhede

  March 05, 2026 19:00 IST

  England have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. They have made one change to the playing XI, as Jamie Overton replaced Rehan Ahmed. India captain Suryakumar Yadav, in the meantime, mentioned that they would have batted first anyway.

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  IND vs ENG Live cricket score: India beat England by seven runs, to face New Zealand in final

  March 05, 2026 23:56 IST

  IND vs ENG Live cricket score: India defeated England by seven runs in the thrilling semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India will now meet New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad.

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  Rashid Khan removed as Afghanistan T20I captain, new skipper announced series against Sri Lanka

  March 05, 2026 17:22 IST

  Afghanistan have dropped Rashid Khan as their T20I skipper. Ibrahim Zadran has been named as the replacement. Apart from that, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has made several other changes, as Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib have been dropped from both T20Is and ODIs.

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  IND vs ENG: What happened when India last faced England in the T20 World Cup semifinal in 2024?

  March 05, 2026 17:12 IST

  India and England will lock horns in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The two teams faced each other in the semifinal of the previous edition as well in Guyana. What happened in that clash?

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  'Just wanna go home' - Daren Sammy posts as West Indies stranded in Kolkata amid West Asia war

  March 05, 2026 16:33 IST

  West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed frustration after being stranded in Kolkata for five days due to the ongoing war in West Asia. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stepped in and has started working to resolve the issue. The travel arrangement for Zimbabwe was made last night.

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  Arjun Tendulkar ties the knot with Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai | Watch

  March 05, 2026 15:52 IST

  Indian cricketer Arjun Tendulkar married Saaniya Chandhok at a private venue in South Mumbai. Several star cricketers like MS Dhoni, Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan, and many more were present at the grand ceremony.

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  Controversy hits Pakistan again: Cricketer penalised for misbehaving with female hotel staff

  March 05, 2026 14:37 IST

  In a major development, a report has emerged that states that an unnamed Pakistan cricketer has been penalised by the PCB for misbehaving with a female staff member while staying at a hotel in Kandy during the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Do Indian team need a mental conditioning coach in modern day and age? Dinesh Karthik opines

  March 05, 2026 13:49 IST

  Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Dinesh Kathik analysed whether the Indian team currently lacks a mental conditioning coach, especially given that the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy are struggling with form and confidence at the moment.

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  What will happen if IND vs ENG T20 World Cup semifinal gets washed out? Check details

  March 05, 2026 13:24 IST

  The weather in Mumbai could be a major talking point as India gears up to take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the game, let us have a look at what would happen if the game is washed out on March 5.

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  Hardik Pandya set to surpass KL Rahul in elite T20I list ahead of semi-final bout against England

  March 05, 2026 12:49 IST

  India and England will take on each other in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Ahead of the game, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to surpass KL Rahul in an elite T20I list as India prepares to face England in Mumbai.

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  Sanju Samson vs Jofra Archer: Player battle that can decide IND vs ENG T20 WC semifinal

  March 05, 2026 12:03 IST

  With India all set to take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the statistical battle between Sanju Samson and Jofra Archer ahead of the marquee clash between the two sides.

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  IND vs ENG T20I squad comparison: Bumrah-Arshdeep vs Archer-Curran, which bowler has better stats?

  March 05, 2026 10:44 IST

  India and England are all set to take on each other in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. With the clash right around the corner, let us have a look at the statistical comparison between the fast bowlers of the two sides.

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  IND vs ENG squad comparison: Which team has hit more sixes in the T20 World Cup 2026?

  March 05, 2026 9:34 IST

  With India set to take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at which side has hit more sixes in the ongoing tournament ahead of their marquee clash.

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  Jasprit Bumrah on cusp of achieving legendary milestone, set to join elite list

  March 05, 2026 8:11 IST

  India and England are all set to lock horns in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, with the two sides set to take on each other. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of achieving a massive milestone.

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  Mumbai weather report: Will rain spoil IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash?

  March 05, 2026 7:09 IST

  With team India all set to take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the weather report for the clash that is slated to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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  IND vs ENG pitch report: How will surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai play in T20 World Cup?

  March 05, 2026 7:00 IST

  India face England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. The Harry Brook-led side has been unbeaten in the Super Eights. Meanwhile, Samson’s form boosts India, but concerns over Abhishek's batting, Dube’s bowling and fielding remain. Read the Wankhede Stadium pitch report.

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  Finn Allen blasts fastest century in T20 World Cup history, New Zealand qualify for T20 WC final

  March 04, 2026 22:41 IST

  New Zealand opener Finn Allen created history, having scored the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. He reached his ton in just 33 balls, as New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

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  Finn Allen, Tim Seifert decimate South Africa; NZ stamp their ticket to T20 World Cup 2026 final

  March 04, 2026 22:44 IST

  New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 final. Finn Allen wreaked havoc, scored a 33-ball century. Tim Seifert supported him well as New Zealand stamp their authority at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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  India coach previews semi-final clash against England, says 'good shootout between two teams'

  March 04, 2026 20:21 IST

  India bowling coach Morne Morkel called the T20 World Cup semi-final against England a “shootout between two aggressive teams.” He praised England’s fearless approach but backed India’s wicket-taking strength, while admitting fielding lapses remain a concern.

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  Why is Ish Sodhi not playing for New Zealand vs South Africa in T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final?

  March 04, 2026 19:12 IST

  New Zealand have benched star spinner Ish Sodhi in their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Captain Mitchell Santner explained the reason after opting to bowl first in the middle. South Africa made three changes.

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  SA vs NZ live score: Allen, Seifert blow South Africa away, take New Zealand into T20 WC final

  March 05, 2026 0:53 IST

  South Africa lose two early wickets of Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in the first semi-final against New Zealand at Eden Gardens. Aiden Markram and Dewald Brevis rebuild but the Mitchel Santner-led side still holds the upper hand as Proteas have entered defensive mode.

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  Rodrygo ruled out of FIFA World Cup, posts 'Do I deserve this?' on social media

  March 04, 2026 17:13 IST

  Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo has been ruled out of the rest of the season, including the FIFA World Cup, owing to an ACL tear and a meniscus tear in his right knee. It will take him nine months for him to recover. In the meantime, the winger shared a heartfelt post on social media.