On March 5, Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens will light up for T20 World Cup 2026’s second semifinal, as India faces England for the sixth time. Past semifinals in 2022 and 2024 add layers of intrigue to this matchup.
The 2007 opener was pure magic. Yuvraj’s record six sixes lit up Durban, helping India reach 218/4. England’s 200/6 wasn’t enough—18 runs sealed a historic win.
England answered in 2009. 153/7 at Lord’s tested India, who fell 3 runs short at 150/5. Pathan’s 33* was heroic but insufficient.
India’s 2012 response was ruthless. 170/4, powered by Gambhir (45), Sharma (55*), Kohli, overwhelmed England, who scored just 80—a 90-run thrashing.
2022 semis crushed India: 168/6 chased flawlessly by Buttler (80*) and Hales (86*) in 10 wickets, a brutal lesson.
Vindication came in 2024. India’s 171/7 defended superbly, bowling England out for 103—a commanding 68-run victory.
India’s 3-2 lead sets the narrative. As 2026 beckons, expect tactical battles, star turns, and moments that define legacies.