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NEW DELHI: The knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set and four heavyweights are set to battle it out for a place in the finals. India confirmed their semi-final berth after a thrilling win over West Indies in the final Super 8 match, sealing a high-voltage clash against England.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!
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The defending champions chased down 196 with four balls and five wickets in hand to knock out the two-time winners and book their ticket to the last four. Asked to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive 195 with the batting all-rounder but India held their nerve in a must-win encounter.
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India will now face England in the second semi-final on March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will start at 19:00 IST. The match is a repeat of the 2024 semi-final and promises to be another sensational showdown with England topping Group 2 after winning all three of their Super 8 matches.The first semi-final will see South Africa take on New Zealand on March 4 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, also starting at 7:00 PM IST. South Africa advanced as the top team in Group 1 and maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament. New Zealand secured their place after results elsewhere confirmed them as the third semi-finalists.
T20 World Cup 2026 Semi Finals
DateMatchPlaceStart TimeSemifinal March 1, 2026 South Africa vs. New Zealand Eden Gardens, Kolkata7 PM ISTSemifinal 2 March 2026India Vs. EnglandWankhede Stadium, MumbaiThe winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the grand final on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the 2026 champions will be crowned.
