India defeated England by 7 runs in a thrilling second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, securing a place in the final of the tournament.

Chasing a challenging target of 254 runs, England fought hard but managed 246 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, falling just short of victory.

India’s Innings

Batting first after England won the toss and opted to field, India national cricket team posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs.

Sanju Samson was the top scorer for India with a brilliant 89 runs, while:

For England national cricket team, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid took two wickets each.

England’s Response

In reply, England kept the match alive with a strong batting performance.

Jacob Bethell played a remarkable innings of 105 runs, while:

• Will Jacks scored 35

• Jos Buttler added 25

Despite the efforts, England finished at 246/7, missing the target by just seven runs. Hardik Pandya picked up two wickets for India.

Final Match

With the victory, India have qualified for the final where they will face New Zealand national cricket team.

The T20 World Cup final will be played on March 8 in Ahmedabad.