India secured a thrilling 7-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Chasing a massive 254-run target set by Team India, England fought hard and reached 246 runs, falling just 7 runs short of victory in a nail-biting contest.
The high-scoring semi-final witnessed a stunning century from Jacob Bethell, who smashed 105 runs, keeping England’s hopes alive until the final moments. Earlier in the match, Sanju Samson played a brilliant knock of 89 runs, helping India post a huge total on the scoreboard.
Overall, the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final produced a combined total of 499 runs, making it one of the most exciting and high-scoring matches in tournament history. From start to finish, the IND vs ENG clash was packed with drama as five major records were broken during the match, making it a memorable encounter for cricket fans around the world.
5 Major Records Broken in India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
The India vs England semi-final in the 2026 T20 World Cup turned into one of the most historic matches in the tournament’s history. The thrilling clash not only delivered high drama but also saw five massive records being broken, making it one of the most memorable games in T20 World Cup history.
1. Most Runs in a T20 World Cup Match
The India vs England semi-final produced a combined total of 499 runs, the highest ever in a single T20 World Cup match.
The previous record was 459 runs, set during the 2016 match between England and South Africa. This new milestone highlights just how explosive the IND vs ENG clash was.
2. Jacob Bethell’s Record-Breaking Century
England’s Jacob Bethell smashed a sensational century in just 45 balls, making it the fastest hundred by an England player in T20 World Cup history.
He also reached his half-century in only 19 balls, which is now the fastest fifty for England in T20 World Cup history.
3. Most Sixes in a T20 World Cup Match
The India vs England semi-final featured a total of 34 sixes, the highest number of sixes ever hit in a single T20 World Cup match.
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India hit 19 sixes
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England hit 15 sixes
The previous record was 31 sixes, set earlier in the same tournament during the West Indies vs Zimbabwe match.
4. Most Sixes by a Team in a T20 World Cup Tournament
The Indian cricket team also set a new record for the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup tournament.
India has smashed 88 sixes in the 2026 T20 World Cup so far, surpassing West Indies, who hit 76 sixes in the same tournament.
5. Most 250+ Totals in Men’s T20 Cricket
Team India achieved another historic milestone by scoring 250+ runs in men’s T20 cricket for the sixth time, which is the most by any team in the world.
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