History was made even before the first ball was bowled in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between India and England at Wankhede. England’s dynamic duo, Adil Rashid and Jos Buttler, entered their seventh T20 World Cup knockout match, setting a new benchmark for their nation and joining cricket’s most enduring performers.
While Rohit Sharma’s eight knockout games hold the record, the Englishman now share the seven-match mark with icons from Sri Lanka: Sangakkara, Jayawardene, Dilshan, Malinga, and Mathews. Buttler’s participation also elevated him to 43 matches overall, level with Shakib Al Hasan and just behind Sharma’s 47.
The leaderboard for most T20 WC games reads: Sharma (47), Buttler and Shakib (43), Warner (41), Rashid (38), Mahmudullah (37). These stats paint a picture of sustained excellence in the global showpiece.
Harry Brook called right at the toss, inserting India first. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav deployed the same XI that has served them well: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson keeping wickets, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
England tweaked their side, slotting in Jamie Overton for Rehan Ahmed: Brook (capt), Phil Salt, Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
As these titans collide under the Mumbai lights, the historic context adds extra spice. India’s home stronghold meets England’s resilience – who will advance to the final?