Delhi: The semi-final match of T20 World Cup 2026 between India and England is being played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In this important match, Indian wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan created history by making a brilliant partnership. Together, both the players created a new record for the biggest partnership for India in the knockout matches of the T20 World Cup.

Historic partnership of Samson and Kishan

During the match, a brisk partnership of 97 runs was seen between Samson and Ishaan. By adding this run in just 45 balls, both the batsmen put tremendous pressure on the England bowlers. With this, he made the record of the biggest partnership for India in the knockout matches of the T20 World Cup.

19 year old record broken

Earlier this record was recorded in the names of Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa. Both of them had made a partnership of 84 runs against Australia in the semi-finals of the 2007 T20 World Cup. Yuvraj and Uthappa had put the team in a strong position by adding 84 runs in just 39 balls in that match. After about 19 years, now the pair of Samson and Kishan have left that record behind.

Kishan’s fast innings, Samson’s half-century

Ishan Kishan, batting aggressively, scored 39 runs in 18 balls, however, he was out after that. On the other hand, Sanju Samson continued his excellent form and completed his half-century in just 26 balls in the semi-final against England and gave strength to the team.

England won the toss and let India bat first.

In the semi-final match, England won the toss and invited India to bat first. However, India did not have a good start and Abhishek Sharma was out early. He returned to the pavilion after scoring only 9 runs.

India’s fast start in powerplay

Despite the early fall of one wicket, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan did not let the run rate slow down by batting fast. Thanks to the aggressive batting of both, the Indian team scored 67 runs in the powerplay itself.

Samson’s second consecutive half-century

Sanju Samson seems to be in great form throughout this tournament. Earlier, he had played a match-winning inning of 97 runs in the Super-8 match against West Indies. Now in the semi-final against England also, he put the team in a strong position by scoring a half-century.

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