Ind Vs Eng Semi final – India takes on England, here’s the likely playing XI

New Delhi: With its victory over South Africa, New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 2026. The second team for the title will be decided today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The semi-final match between India and England will be played here starting at 7 pm on Thursday, and all eyes are on it.

Fans and players are highly excited about the high-voltage match. The Indian cricket team has only lost one match in this tournament. It lost to South Africa in its first Super 8 match. Furthermore, India has made a strong presence by winning all its matches this time. Sanju Samson, Surya Kumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan are in form these days.

The opening pair will be in focus.

Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are expected to open the innings for the Indian team at the Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson led the team to a resounding victory with his brilliant 97-run innings in the final Super 8 match. He is currently brimming with confidence and could pose a threat to England’s bowlers.

Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma hasn’t found his rhythm yet, but big matches often provide opportunities for big players. The semi-finals could be a promising platform for him to make a comeback.

Faces in the middle order

The Indian cricket team’s middle order has performed well in most matches. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, it includes players like Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel.

All of these batsmen appear capable of scoring quickly when needed. The Wankhede pitch is considered to be a batting-friendly pitch. If the openers provide a good start, the middle order could completely turn the match in India’s favour.

Overall, the team appears balanced. The batting is deep,p and the bowling is experienced. It will be interesting to see whether this potential playing 11 can overcome England’s challenge and secure a place in the final.

India’s Probable Playing XI

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.