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T20 WC: 'England were always in the chase, the way bowlers pulled game away was unbelievable,' says SKY

IANS | March 6, 2026 12:10 AM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Calling it "unbelievable feeling", captain Suryakumar Yadav praised batter Sanju Samson and his bowlers, especially pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and gave the credit to fielding coach T Dilip as India fought back to halt a rampaging England to reach the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with a seven-run victory over England at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

T20 WC: Numbers game from India's thrilling 7-run win over England

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:50 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Defending champions India edged past England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to reach their second successive final at the T20 World Cup.

‘Belief and relief’: Cricket fraternity hails India’s thrilling T20 WC semi-final win over England

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:45 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s dramatic victory over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday triggered a wave of praise from BCCI, former cricketers, with many highlighting the contributions of Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and the team’s collective effort.

Firecrackers, dhols and roars of joy as India enter T20 World Cup final

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:38 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) A wave of celebration swept across India after the national team edged past England in a thrilling semifinal to enter the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. From big cities to small towns, fans poured out onto the streets waving the Tricolour, bursting firecrackers and beating dhols (drums) late into the night.

T20 WC: Samson's 89, Bumrah, Hardik bowling propel India past England into final (ld)

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:31 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Sanju Samson smashed a second successive half-century to help India post a massive total before Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya tripped a rampaging England, propelled by Jacob Bethell's brilliant century, and guided the defending champion into the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

T20 WC: Samson shines in semifinal, calls Bumrah ‘once-in-a-generation’

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:16 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson expressed delight after playing a crucial role in India’s hard-fought semi-final victory over England, saying he felt confident about his form and wanted to make the most of it when it mattered most.

T20 WC: Bumrah, Pandya help India survive Bethell's blaze to enter final (Ld)

IANS | March 5, 2026 11:11 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Jacob Bethell hammered a mesmerising century, but his effort went in vain as India rode on superb death bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, which helped the hosts scamper to a seven-run victory in Semifinal 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, taking the hosts to their second successive final.

T20 WC: India beat England by 7 runs to set up final vs NZ

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:55 PM

Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) India clinched a thrilling seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium to confirm set up a final date with New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue are now just one step away from becoming the first team to defend their T20 World Cup crown and lift the title twice.

Litton, Rana return as Bangladesh name squad for Pakistan ODIs

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:45 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Bangladesh have recalled Litton Das, fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam into their ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan starting on March 11 in Mirpur.

‘Been a pretty whirlwind couple of weeks,’ says McConchie on sudden T20 WC call-up

IANS | March 5, 2026 10:05 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Cole McConchie, New Zealand’s late addition to the squad, had a night to remember in Kolkata during the semi-final clash as the Kiwis knocked out South Africa to become the first finalists of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The fast-bowler said the weeks since his call-up to the side have been a 'whirlwind', saying he was ‘super stoked’ to receive the opportunity.

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T20 WC: 'England were always in the chase, the way bowlers pulled game away was unbelievable,' says SKY

T20 WC: Numbers game from India's thrilling 7-run win over England

‘Belief and relief’: Cricket fraternity hails India’s thrilling T20 WC semi-final win over England

Firecrackers, dhols and roars of joy as India enter T20 World Cup final

T20 WC: Samson's 89, Bumrah, Hardik bowling propel India past England into final (ld)

T20 WC: Samson shines in semifinal, calls Bumrah ‘once-in-a-generation’

T20 WC: Bumrah, Pandya help India survive Bethell's blaze to enter final (Ld)

T20 WC: India beat England by 7 runs to set up final vs NZ

Litton, Rana return as Bangladesh name squad for Pakistan ODIs

‘Been a pretty whirlwind couple of weeks,’ says McConchie on sudden T20 WC call-up

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