"Sanju Samson appeared to put the tournament co-hosts in a near-unassailable position with a total of 253-6 on Thursday, but a century for Jacob Bethell put England on the verge of a historic run chase. Having found themselves 64-3 inside the powerplay, England were looking down the barrel of a heavy defeat at Wankhede Stadium."
"The in-form opener, who made 97 not out against the West Indies in the previous match, hit seven sixes and eight fours to thrill a raucous home crowd. The hosts flayed England's attack to all parts of the ground, hitting 19 sixes and 18 fours, meaning Harry Brook's side needed a T20 World Cup record chase of 254 to reach the final."
"A cameo of 17 from 5 balls by Tom Banton ignited the chase, however, and Will Jacks's 35 from 20 aided matter in a partnership of 77 in 6.3 overs with Bethell. When the latter fell run out in the final over with 105 from 48 balls, the game was up and India were on their way to the final."
India's defending champions secured a place in the 2026 T20 World Cup final by defeating England by 7 runs in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson's explosive 89 off 42 balls, featuring seven sixes and eight fours, anchored India's total of 253-6. England's bowling proved ineffective as India accumulated 19 sixes and 18 fours overall. Chasing a record T20 World Cup target of 254, England recovered from 64-3 through Jacob Bethell's century and partnerships with Will Jacks and Tom Banton. Bethell's run-out in the final over ended England's hopes at 246-7. India will face New Zealand in the final seeking a record third T20 World Cup title.
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