Sanju Samson's Explosive Knock Leads India to a Dominant Total Against England in T20 World Cup Semifinal
In an electrifying T20 World Cup semifinal, Sanju Samson's remarkable innings of 89 runs helped India set a daunting target of 253 against England. With significant contributions from his teammates, India showcased their batting prowess. England's bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, making for an exciting match. Discover the highlights and key performances from this thrilling encounter.
| Mar 5, 2026, 21:03 IST
India Sets a Challenging Target
Mumbai: In a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal, Sanju Samson delivered a stunning performance, scoring 89 runs off just 42 balls, propelling India to a formidable total of 253 for seven against England on Thursday.
Opening the batting, Sanju showcased his explosive style with an impressive tally of seven sixes and eight fours. Other notable contributions came from Shivam Dube, who scored 43, Ishan Kishan with 39, Hardik Pandya adding 27, and Tilak Varma contributing 21 runs.
For the English side, bowlers Will Jacks and Adil Rashid each took two wickets, finishing with figures of 2/40 and 2/41 respectively.
Match Summary:
India: 253 for seven in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 89, Shivam Dube 43, Ishan Kishan 39; Will Jacks 2/40, Adil Rashid 2/41).