England knocked out of T20 World Cup after semi-final defeat to India

FootballSports
6 Mar 2026 • 1:26 AM MYT
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  • India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final held in Mumbai.
  • India set a challenging target of 254, largely thanks to Sanju Samson's 89 runs from 42 balls.
  • England's Jacob Bethell scored a thrilling century from 45 balls, but his team ultimately fell short, finishing on 246-7.
  • The victory means defending champions India have progressed to the tournament's final.
  • India will now face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

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