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IN PHOTOS: Wankhede witnesses heart-stopping finish as India beat England by 7

Updated On: 06 March, 2026 11:45 AM IST | Tarun Verma

Relive the nail-biting moments from the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, where India edged out England by seven runs. From explosive batting to crucial wickets, here are some thrilling moments of “Men in Blue” as they booked their place in the final. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

Relive the nail-biting moments from the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, where India edged out England by seven runs. From explosive batting to crucial wickets, here are some thrilling moments of “Men in Blue” as they booked their place in the final. (Pics/Atul Kamble)

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Relive the nail-biting moments from the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, where India edged out England by seven runs. From explosive batting to crucial wickets, here are some thrilling moments of “Men in Blue” as they booked their place in the final. (Pics/Atul Kamble)
<p>Sanju Samson lights up the Wankhede with 89 runs off 42 balls, including eight boundaries and seven sixes</p>

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Sanju Samson lights up the Wankhede with 89 runs off 42 balls, including eight boundaries and seven sixes

<p>After Abhishek Sharma`s poor run, Ishan Kishan dominated the English bowlers as soon as he stepped on the pitch</p>

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After Abhishek Sharma`s poor run, Ishan Kishan dominated the English bowlers as soon as he stepped on the pitch

<p>English all-rounder Will Jacks picked up the crucial wicket of Abhishek Sharma</p>

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English all-rounder Will Jacks picked up the crucial wicket of Abhishek Sharma

<p>While Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav failed to score big, his tiny little cameos in the middle overs made sure that India continue to maintain that tempo</p>

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While Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav failed to score big, his tiny little cameos in the middle overs made sure that India continue to maintain that tempo

<p>Axar Patel`s brilliant catch running backwards was one of the match defying moments of the World Cup Semi-Final clash</p>

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Axar Patel`s brilliant catch running backwards was one of the match defying moments of the World Cup Semi-Final clash

<p>Wankhede Stadium erupts with cheers as fans witness the Men in Blue close to securing their place in the final</p>

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Wankhede Stadium erupts with cheers as fans witness the Men in Blue close to securing their place in the final

<p>After conceeding more than 250 runs, England begins the chase but loses early wickets, including skipper Harry Brook for 7 runs</p>

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After conceeding more than 250 runs, England begins the chase but loses early wickets, including skipper Harry Brook for 7 runs

<p>Jacob Bethell produces a spectacular 105 runs from 48 balls, hitting eight boundaries and seven sixes</p>

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Jacob Bethell produces a spectacular 105 runs from 48 balls, hitting eight boundaries and seven sixes

<p>Despite Bethell&rsquo;s heroics, England finishes at 246/7, falling just short of India&rsquo;s 253-run total</p>

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Despite Bethell’s heroics, England finishes at 246/7, falling just short of India’s 253-run total

<p>Indian bowling stalwart Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya lead India&rsquo;s bowling, supported by Arshdeep Singh, while other bowlers struggle to make an impact in the Semi-Final</p>

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Indian bowling stalwart Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya lead India’s bowling, supported by Arshdeep Singh, while other bowlers struggle to make an impact in the Semi-Final

<p>India&rsquo;s balanced performance of explosive batting and disciplined bowling proves decisive in the high-scoring thriller</p>

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India’s balanced performance of explosive batting and disciplined bowling proves decisive in the high-scoring thriller

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