Drama unfolded at Wankhede as India defended 253 to beat England by 7 runs in T20 World Cup 2026’s second semi. Sanju Samson, hero with 89 (42 balls, 8 fours, 7 sixes), deflected plaudits to Jasprit Bumrah. ‘Full credit to him. Bowlers like Bumrah come once in a generation. His death bowling won us the game—this POTM is rightfully his,’ Samson enthused.
Key moments: Last 5 overs, England 69 short. Bumrah’s 16th: 8 runs. 18th: 6. Pandya’s 19th: 9, teeing up 30-run finale. England got 22.
India’s innings: Samson dominant, Dube 43 (25), Kishan 39 (18), Pandya 27 (12), Varma 21 (7) for 253/7. Bethell’s 105 (48 balls) powered England’s 246/7 reply.
Bumrah (1/33), Pandya (2/38). Samson’s tribute underscores Bumrah’s irreplaceable edge, propelling India to the final amid fan frenzy.