In the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India defeated England by 7 runs in a thrilling match and made it to the finals. The hero of this victory was fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, whose brilliant bowling turned the match towards India. After the match, Indian all-rounder Akshar Patel praised Bumrah and said that this is the reason why he is called ‘Yorker King’.

Bumrah’s deadly bowling turned the match

During the match, the England team seemed to be getting closer to the target. At that time England needed 45 runs in the last three overs. Then in the 18th over, Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and gave only 6 runs and bowled four accurate yorkers. After this, Hardik Pandya dismissed Sam Curran for just 9 runs in the 19th over, which further increased the pressure on England.

The England team could score only 246/7 runs in 20 overs and India won the match by 7 runs.

Akshar Patel praised Bumrah

after the match JioHotstar Speaking to PTI, Akshar Patel said, “We knew that Bumrah’s last two overs would be very important. There was very little margin for error on this wicket. The way he bowled yorkers under pressure shows why he is called the ‘Yorker King’. Such a performance boosts the confidence of the entire team.”

Akshar Patel’s brilliant catches were also important

Akshar Patel also performed brilliantly in fielding and took two important catches of Phil Salt and captain Harry Brook. He said that the conditions were difficult for the bowlers on this wicket, hence fielding had become very important.

Sanju Samson’s stormy innings

Sanju Samson’s brilliant inning of 89 runs in 42 balls also played a big role in India’s victory. Samson hit 8 fours and 7 sixes to take the team to a strong score.

Akshar Patel said, “Sanju has played two excellent innings in a row. His confidence has increased a lot and he has given a great start to the team.”

India’s huge score

India batted first

• Sanju Samson – 89 (42)
• Shivam Dubey – 43 (25)
• Ishan Kishan – 39 (18)
• Hardik Pandya – 27 (12)
• Tilak Verma – 21 (7)

With the help of innings, 253/7 runs were scored in 20 overs.

England’s counter innings

For England, Jacob Bethel played a brilliant inning of 105 runs in 48 balls, while Will Jacques scored 35 runs. But in the end the team remained 7 runs away from the target.

India will face New Zealand in the final

Now on March 8, India will face New Zealand in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Team India will aim to win another ICC title.

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