There was a time not too long ago when Sanju Samson chose silence over noise. No tweets. No Instagram stories. Instead, there was practice, patience, and the quiet belief that his moment would come.

A brilliant spell of 1/33 by Jasprit Bumrah in a high-scoring game where almost everyone got smashed in excess of 10 runs an over helped India register a narrow win.

India entered the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating England by seven runs in the semi-final held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Gautam Gambhir's tactical match-ups were spot on as India defeated England by 7 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal to book a date with New Zealand in the summit clash.

India capitalised on England's mistakes to post a massive total, with Sanju Samson leading the charge with a commanding knock.

In one of the best matches in T20 World Cup history-where even a 250-plus total did not look safe-India motored into the final after beating England by just seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday

India are into their fourth T20 World Cup final. On Sunday, New Zealand stand in the way of Suryakumar Yadav

After posting a 254-run target, India restricted England to 246/7 to clinch a seven-run win and seal a spot in Sunday's summit clash, where they'll now face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Sanju Samson's sublime fifty and Jasprit Bumrah's spell touched with unearthly genius on a batting beauty helped India secure a seven-run win over gallant England, as the defending champions powered to the T20 World Cup final

Sanju Samson, who laid the foundation for India's massive total of 253/7 with his 42-ball 89, said the award belonged to Jasprit Bumrah.

Jay Shah, MS Dhoni, his wife Sakshi, KL Rahul and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ambassador Rohit Sharma were among the several prominent personalities present at the Wankhede Stadium

India posted a colossal total of 253/7 in 20 overs against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

India stars Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube shared a heartwarming moment during the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England on Thursday.

Sanju Samson's dream run continued in the India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final. Just like his 97* against West Indies in India's last Super 8 match, Samson unleashed carnage at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were spotted in the stands alongside their daughter, Raha, for the crucial fixture at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for nine off seven balls by Will Jacks, with the dismissal extending his poor run of form with the bat in this competition.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma continued his poor run against off-spin in the ongoing T20 World Cup as he yet again had a poor outing against England in the semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl against India in their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.