India Vs England T20 WorldCup Semi-final 2026 LIVE Updates: India Finishes on 253/7 | Could England Chase !!

Bumrah's over will decide the fate of Match ...

England Inch Closer but Still Face a Tough Chase

In pursuit of 254, England are 209/5 after 16.5 overs, needing 45.runs from 18 balls at a required rate of 15.47.

Jacob Bethell continues to anchor the innings with his explosive knock, while the supporting batters are trying to keep up with the steep chase in the death overs.

With India’s bowlers keeping things tight, England will need big hits and calculated risk-taking to get back into contention.

England Still in Chase but Require Big Hits in Death Overs

Chasing 254, England are 197/5 after 16.3 overs, needing 57 runs from 21 balls at a steep required rate of 16.29.

Jacob Bethell and the middle-order batters have kept England in touch, but with wickets lost and India’s bowlers disciplined, the visitors now face a challenging finish.

Every ball counts as England attempt to close the gap in the final overs of the chase.

• England Keep Hopes Alive, Need 60 Off 24

In pursuit of 254, England are 194/5 after 16 overs, requiring 60 runs from 24 balls at a daunting required run rate of 15.

Jacob Bethell has set the tone with his explosive innings earlier, while Will Jacks and Sam Curran are trying to accelerate in the death overs to keep the chase alive.

India’s bowlers have kept the pressure high, but England still have a glimmer of hope with a big-hitting finish needed.

Jasprit Bumrah 3-0-27-1

India likely to grab the title

Curran Punishes Bumrah with a Boundary

In the middle overs of England’s chase, Sam Curran takes advantage of a rare loose delivery from Jasprit Bumrah, smashing a low full toss on the pads for four through square leg.

The crowd went silent as Curran timed it perfectly, showing intent to keep England in the chase of 254 despite the steep required rate.

ENG 187-5(15.2)

CRR:12.2 REQ:14.36

England need 67 runs in 28 balls

Bumrah into.attack 

ENG 185-5(15) CRR:12.33

REQ:13.8

England need 69 runs in 30 balls

Brilliant catch by Axar Patel 

Can England Chase this 😄

ENG 132-4(11.1)

England need 122 runs in 53 balls

Jacob Bethell Equals Fastest Fifty in T20 WC Knockouts

Jacob Bethell reached his fifty in just 19 balls, becoming the joint-fastest fifty in T20 World Cup knockout history, alongside Finn Allen, who achieved the same feat against South Africa yesterday.

It’s also the fastest fifty by an English batter in T20 World Cups, surpassing Will Jacks, who had previously reached 50 in 21 balls against Italy earlier in the tournament.

Bethell’s explosive innings is keeping England in the hunt, even against a steep target of 254 set by India.

ENG 127-4(10.3)

CRR:12.1

REQ:13.37

England need 127 runs in 57 balls

Chasing 254, England are 113/4 after 9 overs, needing 141 runs from 66 balls at a required run rate of 12.82.

Jacob Bethell remains the mainstay at the crease, joined by Will Jacks after the dismissal of Tom Banton. The duo now face the challenge of rebuilding the innings while keeping the required rate in check.

India’s bowlers have kept things tight at times, but England are trying to inject momentum through aggressive batting in the middle overs.

Banton Falls to Axar Patel as England Lose Momentum

England suffer a blow in their chase of 254, as Tom Banton is bowled for 17 off 5 balls by Axar Patel. Banton, looking to continue his aggressive assault, mistimed a tossed-up 84kph delivery, missing the slog-sweep as the ball snuck through to hit the stumps.

He struck one four and two sixes in a quick cameo, but India strike back immediately, leaving England in a precarious position at 95/4 after 7.3 overs.

Will Jacks walks in to join Jacob Bethell, tasked with rebuilding the innings under pressure.