Cricket fever is building for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal number two on March 5 at Eden Gardens, where India and England renew one of T20’s fiercest rivalries. This sixth showdown includes two prior semifinals, making every ball count.
Rewind to 2007: Yuvraj Singh’s blitz—six sixes off Broad—catapulted India to 218/4. England managed 200/6, but the 18-run margin marked India’s explosive entry into T20 dominance.
2009 brought balance. England set 153/7 in London. Yusuf Pathan’s fiery 33* nearly got India home to 150/5, but a 3-run loss showed the format’s unpredictability.
2012 group clash was India’s masterclass. Gambhir’s steady 45, Rohit’s unbeaten 55, Kohli’s flourish built 170/4. England capitulated to 80 all out—a demolition job.
Semifinal drama peaked in 2022. India’s 168/6 looked competitive until Buttler (80*) and Hales (86*) tore it apart in a 10-wicket chase, exposing vulnerabilities.
2024 semifinal flipped the script. Batting first for 171/7, India crushed England for 103, winning by 68 runs. It was payback, blending batting depth with bowling fire.
With India ahead 3-2, the 2026 stage is primed for drama. Eden Gardens’ electric atmosphere could witness another classic, deciding who advances.