Team India is set to lock horns with England in the semi-final 2 of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to be played on March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Ahead of the clash, Team India players paid a visit to the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai. Team India`s vice-captain Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan were seen performing rituals in the temple.
PHOTO | Members of the Indian cricket team paid a visit to Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai ahead of their semi-finals against England tomorrow.
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 4, 2026
Team India`s management will expect Abhishek to deliver big performances against the “Three Lions”. The left-handed batsman is struggling to find himself among the runs. So far, having played six matches, he has managed to score 80 runs, with a top score of 55 runs.
On the other hand, Ishan Kishan is having a decent run in the ongoing global showpiece. Donning the Indian jersey in seven games, he has accumulated 224 runs, with a top score of 77 runs. Despite a fine run, he has been dropped to the number three position in the batting lineup. Sanju Samson has moved upto the opening slot along with Abhishek.
Team India`s think tank will also expect Suryakumar Yadav`s deputy, Axar, to score crucial runs down the order. The 32-year-old cricketer will also look to strike important wickets for the “Men in Blue” in the semi-final 2.
Before the clash between Team India and England, the cricket fans will witness semi-final 1 between South Africa and New Zealand. The match will be played on March 4 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs ENG: Full Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma.
England: Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jos Buttler (WK), Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Sam Curran, Phil Salt (WK), Josh Tongue, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed.
