IND vs ENG T20 World Cup Semi-Final Today: When And Where To Watch India-England Clash

High-voltage knockout at Wankhede as India face England for a place in the final against New Zealand

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with India set to face England in the second semi-final of the tournament on Thursday. The much-anticipated clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The winner of this match will advance to the final scheduled for March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where New Zealand have already secured their place after defeating South Africa in the first semi-final.

Match Timing

The India vs England semi-final will begin at 7:00 PM IST, while the toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. Both teams will aim to deliver their best performance in this knockout match to secure a spot in the championship game.

Where To Watch Live

Cricket fans can watch the match live on television through the Star Sports network.

For digital viewers, live streaming of the semi-final will be available on the JioHotstar app and website, allowing fans to watch the game on mobile phones, laptops and smart TVs.

Third Straight Semi-Final Clash

Interestingly, this will be the third consecutive T20 World Cup where India and England meet in the semi-finals, following their encounters in the 2022 and 2024 editions of the tournament. The repeated high-stakes meetings have intensified the rivalry between the two teams in recent years.

Key Focus For India

India will rely heavily on its batting lineup led by captain Suryakumar Yadav along with players such as Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma. The bowling unit featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy is also expected to play a crucial role.

Varun Chakravarthy in particular could be a key factor after troubling England’s batters in previous meetings.

England Ready For Tough Contest

England, captained by Harry Brook, have also shown strong form in the tournament and possess a powerful batting order including Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett and Will Jacks. Their bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid could challenge India in the crucial knockout.

With both teams packed with match-winners and the pressure of a semi-final, fans are expecting a thrilling contest at Wankhede Stadium as the race to the T20 World Cup final intensifies.