India v England live: T20 World Cup semi-final sees cricket giants collide in Mumbai

Harry Brook will lead England against the World Cup co-hosts in Mumbai with a place in the final against New Zealand on the line LiveupdatedSportCricketIndia v England live: T20 World Cup semi-final sees cricket giants collide in MumbaiHarry Brook will lead England against the World Cup co-hosts in Mumbai with a place in the final against New Zealand on the lineChris Wilson & Harry Latham-CoyleThursday 05 March 2026 13:35 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverEngland prepare for third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-finalEngland face a tough task in a T20 World Cup semi-final rematch against tournament co-hosts India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai this afternoon.The sides squared off at this same stage 21 months ago, when India crushed their Jos Buttler-led opponents by 68 runs in Guyana en route to lifting the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007. England, now captained by Harry Brook, have made the semi-finals for a fifth straight T20 World Cup although it has been an up-and-down tournament that began with a heart-stoppingly narrow win over minnows Nepal, while they also survived a scare against underdogs Italy and lost to West Indies in the group stage. However, they found their form in the Super 8s with impressive wins over Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand.Talisman Buttler is still struggling mightily with the bat, recording five single-digit scores in a row, and although he has been backed by his skipper Brook, India – who had to chase down 196 against West Indies in a winner-takes-all Super 8s clash just to reach the semi-finals – will surely target the 35-year-old as they try to defend their title.RecommendedIndia might be heavy favourites but England are the most awkward team left in the T20 World CupHarry Brook backs ‘powerhouse’ Jos Buttler to deliver in crunch India clashNew Zealand roar into T20 World Cup final with dominant win as South Africa coach denies his team ‘choked’India v England - T20 World Cup semi-final live updatesCo-hosts India face England in fascinating T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai | Live on Sky SportsPREVIEW: India might be heavy favourites but England are the most awkward team left in the T20 World CupJamie Overton returns to England XI at Rehan Ahmed's expenseIndia stick with same XI as beat West IndiesJos Buttler's continued struggles a concern for Harry Brook's sideIndia 12/0 (1), Samson 11, Abhishek 1, Archer 0-12 (1)Jofra Archer has an excellent record in T20Is against Sanju Samson, the pair former Rajasthan Royals teammates. He beats the bat second ball with a bit of away movement.That’s a fine riposte, though, Archer deposited up over mid-on with Samson sitting back in his crease. And that’s six! Short, too straight and swivelled high over the short fine leg fielder! That’s a poor ball, really, and given the treatment.Can Archer get fuller? Yes, caressed to cover for a sharp single. Abhishek Sharma replies in kind to keep the strike at the end of the over.Harry Latham-Coyle5 March 2026 13:34India 0/0 (0,1), Samson 0, Abhishek 0, Archer 0-0 (0.1)A calm start. Sanju Samson runs the first ball to short third for no run. Good lift from Jofra Archer on a surface with a slight green tinge.Harry Latham-Coyle5 March 2026 13:31India 0/0 (0), Samson 0, Abhishek 0Unsurprisingly, it’ll be Jofra Archer with first use of the gleaming white Kookaburra. Harry Brook directs a few fielders around before taking up his position. Jamie Overton is at first slip for England to the right-handed Sanju Samson. It looks like square leg and deep backward point are the permitted two men out.Harry Latham-Coyle5 March 2026 13:30England vs IndiaOut come the teams. This opening powerplay feels huge - Jofra Archer aside, England aren’t blessed with new-ball options. Opening with Liam Dawson would be a huge risk against the free-swinging Abhishek Sharma; similarly, Sanju Samson may fancy himself against Will Jacks’ off-breaks. Harry Latham-Coyle5 March 2026 13:23LAST TIME OUT: England finish Super 8s with perfect recordEngland had already qualified for the semi-final when they faced New Zealand in their final Super 8s game but produced an impressive performance to win by four wickets(AP)(Getty)(AFP/Getty)Luke Baker5 March 2026 13:20LAST TIME OUT: India beat West Indies in winner-takes-all clashSanju Samson’s brilliant unbeaten 97 from 50 balls saw India chase down 196 with four deliveries to spare to beat West Indies and snatch second place in their Super 8s pool.(AP)(AFP via Getty Images)(AP)Luke Baker5 March 2026 13:15India team news and playing XIInterestingly, Suryakumar Yadav says he would have batted - the India skipper is perfectly happy to be stuck in. It’s the same team as beat the West Indies, unsurprisingly.India XI: 1 Abhishek Sharma, 2 Sanju Samson (wk), 3 Ishan Kishan, 4 Suryakumar Yadav (capt), 5 Tilak Varma, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Shivam Dube, 8 Axar Patel, 9 Arshdeep Singh, 10 Varun Chakravarthy, 11 Jasprit Bumrah.Harry Latham-Coyle5 March 2026 13:09England team news and playing XIEngland bring back Jamie Overton, replacing Rehan Ahmed. An extra seam opti