T20 World Cup 2026: India vs England Today's Match Prediction, Semi Final 2 - Who will win today’s match?
Team India (Source: BCCI)
Published - 05 Mar 2026, 10:30 AM• Read time - 12 mins
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After registering a crucial victory against the West Indies in the last Super 8 fixture, the T20 World Cup 2026 now moves to the all-important semi-final stage for India, as they take on England on Thursday, March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Men in Blue are coming into the fixture, having won their last two encounters against Zimbabwe and the West Indies.
Their campaign hit a roadblock after a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa, but the defending champions managed to make their way into semi finals after two clinical victories. India will carry happy memories of beating England in the semi-final of the last T20 World Cup in 2024 and will back themselves to emulate that performance.
On the other hand, England are coming into the fixture, having won their last five matches on the trot. The Harry Brook-led side suffered a 30-run defeat against West Indies during the group stage but has been on a rampage ever since.
With a renewed zeal, England are taking giant strides towards their third T20 World Cup title and possess enough firepower to stun the favourites in the highly anticipated clash. With both squads studded with big names, the contest is all set to leave the fans on the edge of their seats with some riveting action on the pitch.
Match Details
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Date |
Fixture |
Venue |
Start Time |
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Thursday, March 5 |
India vs England |
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
7:00 pm IST |
Venue Statistics
|
Category |
Details |
|
Total Matches |
20 |
|
Matches won batting first |
10 |
|
Matches won bowling first |
10 |
|
Average 1st innings score |
177 |
|
Average 2nd innings score |
154 |
|
Highest Total recorded |
254/6 (20 ovs) by WI vs ZIM |
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Lowest Total recorded |
80/10 (16.2 ovs) by INDW vs ENGW |
|
Highest score chased |
230/8 (19.4 ovs) by ENG vs SA |
|
Lowest score defended |
143/6 (20 ovs) By WIW vs NZW |
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions
|
Aspect |
Batters |
Pacers |
Spinners |
|
Overall Assistance |
Good |
Good with the new ball |
Good |
|
Bounce |
Good |
Good |
Good |
|
Movement |
Minimal after initial overs |
Swing upfront |
Decent grip and turn |
|
Best Phase |
Almost Throughout |
Powerplay overs |
Middle overs |
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records (T20Is)
|
Category |
Details |
|
Matches Played |
29 |
|
India |
17 |
|
England |
12 |
IND vs ENG Playing XIs Prediction
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
England
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Players to watch out for:
Jos Buttler
The England opener has had a forgettable campaign so far, having scored just 62 runs from seven innings with a highest score of 26. However, given Buttler’s good record against India and his love affair with the Wankhede Stadium, the former England skipper will likely have the best game of the tournament so far.
Jasprit Bumrah
The speedster is fully aware of the conditions on offer, having played at the venue for the majority of his career. Bumrah is once again having a tournament to remember, having scalped nine wickets from six innings. The pace spearhead will again hold the key for India and will prove to be a menace for the England batters in the upcoming fixture.
Today’s Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
