All eyes are on the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026, where India will face England in a high-voltage clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5. Just a few hours before the India vs England semifinal, there is a big update on the playing XI.
There was noise that the struggling young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma is likely to be dropped for the knockout game against England following his poor performance in the tournament.
But the latest developments suggest that the Indian cricket team management is likely to stick with the same combination that defeated the West Indies in their last Super 8 game in Chennai.
India likely to back the same winning XI for the England semi-final
As reported by the Indian Express, the Men in Blue are expected to go into the semi-final with an unchanged playing XI. The team management is happy with the balance of the side after the thrilling win over the West Indies in Kolkata, and they do not want to disturb the momentum at this stage.
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This means the same group of players could take the field against England in the semifinal clash. The management believes the current combination has delivered well under pressure and deserves another opportunity in the big game, meaning there is no threat to Abhishek Sharma’s place.
To be continued...
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