The T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede was a classic: India posted 253/7, England fell 7 runs short at 246/7. Sanju Samson’s 89 earned him Player of the Match, but he redirected praise to Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal spell.
‘Full credit to Bumrah,’ Samson stated firmly. ‘Once-in-a-generation bowler. His overs decided it—this trophy is his.’
Detailing the drama: Last 5 overs, England targeted 69. Bumrah struck first—8 runs in 16th. Then 6 in 18th. Pandya’s 9 in 19th left 30 needed off 6. England scraped 22.
India’s batting masterclass featured Samson’s fireworks (89/42, 7 sixes, 8 fours), backed by Dube (43/25), Kishan (39/18), Pandya (27/12), Varma (21/7).
Bethell’s 105 (48 balls) was England’s lone bright spot, but Bumrah (4-0-33-1) and Pandya (4-0-38-2) held firm. Samson’s tribute captures Bumrah’s irreplaceable edge, boosting India to the title clash with renewed fire.