Summary

  • Bethell hits stunning 45-ball century but England fall just short - report

  • India crash 37 boundaries (second-highest in T20 WC history)

  • Samson, dropped on 15 by Brook, smashes 89 off 42 balls

  • Dube clobbers 43, Kishan makes 39

  • Archer bowls most expensive spell of England T20 career (1-61)

  • India play New Zealand in Sunday's final (13:30 GMT)

  • Pick your team of the tournament

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Dube completes catch off incredible Patel run to dismiss Jacks
  1. Ind 119-2published at 10 overs

    We've had barely a moment to breathe in this semi-final so far.

    But England will hope to find a way back now after breaking that dangerous partnership between Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.

    India have promoted Shivam Dube up the order to give company to Samson, who is on 67 from 34 balls.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:16 GMT 5 March

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    Buttler, your country needs you.

    Paul in Northern Ireland

  3. Postpublished at 14:15 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    dil Rashid of England celebrates the wicket of Ishan Kishan of India during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Semi-FinImage source, Getty Images

    Ishan Kishan had to take that risk against the leg-spinner. It was nicely bowled by Adil Rashid - he is the one bowler who looks like he can pick up wickets.

    Much needed for England.

  4. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 9.3 overs

    Kishan c Jacks b Rashid 39 (Ind 117-2)

    Adil Rashid finds the breakthrough!

    Ishan Kishan walks back to the pavilion after an 18-ball 39.

    A miscue from the India batter and Will Jacks holds on this time for England.

  5. Postpublished at 14:15 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Ishan Kishan is almost going under the radar but is playing superbly too. There is pressure from both ends.

  6. How's stat?!published at 14:14 GMT 5 March

    Rufus Bullough
    CricViz analyst

    Adil Rashid’s average speed this tournament has been just 49.5mph - the slowest of any of the six tournaments he has played in. His haul of 11 wickets this tournament is his highest in a World T20.

  7. Ind 112-1published at 9 overs

    Sanju Samson reads a slower ball from Sam Curran and finds the rope again on the off side.

    Harry Brook turns back to Adil Rashid again for a breakthrough.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:12 GMT 5 March

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    I work from home, an England supporter. My Dad, a proud Indian, is downstairs watching. I've told him not to bother me as I have back-to-back meetings this afternoon. The only meeting I have is with this page.

    Sanjay in St Albans

  9. How's stat?!published at 14:12 GMT 5 March

    This might be a bit premature but here are the highest team totals in Men's T20 World Cups...

    • 260-6 - Sri Lanka vs Kenya (2007)
    • 256-4 - India v Zimbabwe (2026)
    • 254-6 - West Indies v Zimbabwe (2026)
    • 235-5 - Ireland v Oman (2026)
    • 230-8 - England v South Africa (2016)
  10. Postpublished at 14:12 GMT 5 March

    Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England seriously need something. They have no answer at the moment.

  11. 6 runs

    Ind 105-1published at 8.4 overs

    : England captain Harry Brook speaks with Sam CurranImage source, Getty Images

    India bring up their 100 and it's only the ninth over of the innings.

    Sanju Samson then gets on his backfoot to pull Sam Curran for a six - the ball loops just over Will Jacks at deep mid-wicket.

    England desperately need a wicket here or this game could get away from them swiftly.

  12. Postpublished at 14:10 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    India clearly have a game plan. Sanju Samson wants to be there until the end of the innings.

    They are playing with complete freedom and India should make is past 200 at this rate.

  13. 6 runs

    Ind 99-1published at 8.2 overs

    More runs for Ishan Kishan and India.

    He smokes a wayward delivery from Sam Curran over mid-wicket for his second maximum of the day.

  14. Postpublished at 14:08 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    India are playing a similar game to what they did against West Indies. This is amazing batting - what a partnership.

  15. 6 runs

    Ind 92-1published at 8 overs

    Ishan KishanImage source, Getty Images

    Ishan Kishan joins the party now!

    He sends Liam Dawson for a second six of the over as he slog-sweeps him over the rope.

    An expensive over to start from Dawson conceding 19!

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:06 GMT 5 March

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    Sara in Gran Canaria just needs to get onto BBC Sounds app… will work that way. Hope the weather has improved, was there last week and had 70mph winds!

    Rob in Tenterden

    Rob, you're doing our marketing for us!

    You absolutely can follow live on BBC Sounds (search for BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra).

    Or, if you're pottering about at home and have a smart speaker, just say, 'Play 5 Sports Extra'.

  17. Postpublished at 14:06 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That is fabulous, extraordinary batting from Sanju Samson. He has hardly broken a sweat.

  18. 50 runs

    50 for Samsonpublished at 7.4 overs

    Ind 85-1

    Sanju Samson brings up a super half-century!

    He's played his shots all around the park for put India into a commanding position here.

    His fifty comes up with a six in only 26 balls!

  19. Ind 76-1published at 7.2 overs

    Left-arm spin of Liam Dawson is in now.

    There's a fumble from Will Jacks near the rope to almost gift a boundary to Ishan Kishan.

    Nerves showing for England in this T20 World Cup semi-final?

  20. Postpublished at 14:04 GMT 5 March

    Abhishek Jhunjhunwala
    Former IPL batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It has been a terrific start so far. Sanju Samson can score with such cool and calmness, it is unbelievable really.

    Anything over 200 will be pressure on England.