Dominance reaffirmed: India books its sixth T20 World Cup semifinal berth with a five-wicket conquest of West Indies at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday, advancing to face England on March 5 in the 2026 edition.
What does this mean in the grand scheme? A deep dive into Team India’s knockout record paints a picture of evolution, from inaugural glory to recent revenges.
Kicking off in 2007, Dhoni’s warriors dismantled Australia. Yuvraj’s 70 (30 balls), Dhoni’s 36* (18 balls) for 188/5; Pathan-Sharma two-fors held Australia to 173/7.
2014 semis: Kohli’s 72* (44) chased South Africa’s 172/4 effortlessly, winning with wickets in hand.
2016 vs West Indies at home: Kohli 89, Rohit 43 for 192/2—chased by Simmons 82*, Charles 52.
2022 agony: 168/6 (Pandya 63 off 33, Kohli 50) chased by England in 15.5 overs, 0 wickets down.
2024 glory: Rohit 57 (39), SKY 47 for 171/7; Kuldeep-Axar 3/ each bowled England out for 103.
A 60% win rate in five prior semis highlights India’s knockout pedigree. As they gear up for England, the stage is set for another chapter in their T20 chronicle, blending past scars with fresh ambitions.