India secured a thrilling 7-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This win keeps India’s hopes alive for a consecutive title. Sanju Samson emerged as the standout performer, scoring 89 runs and playing a pivotal role in the knockout match.
The atmosphere during the match was electric, with numerous Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Anil Kapoor. Videos shared online captured Raha, alongside Ranbir and Alia, enthusiastically cheering on Team India as the game progressed.
Post-match celebrations showcased the excitement among fans and attendees. Varun Dhawan and Anil Kapoor expressed their joy by standing up and clapping for the team, waving the national flag in celebration. Anil posted on Instagram, “Finale unlocked! Let’s go Team India,” while Triptii Dimri shared her exhilaration with the words, “Goosebumps watching this team.”
Reactions from other celebrities highlighted the pride felt after the match. Akshay Kumar praised India’s performance on X, stating, “That’s how you march towards the finals! What a win, Team India!” Ajay Devgn echoed similar sentiments, expressing his enjoyment of the match and declaring Team India as “absolute champs.”
Preity Zinta also took to social media, congratulating the team and applauding the dominant performance. She highlighted exceptional contributions from players such as Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Akshar Patel. Her enthusiasm for the match was palpable, even as she mentioned being under the weather.
Turning to the match details, India posted an astounding total of 253 runs for 7 wickets, a record for semi-finals in T20 World Cup history. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma complemented the efforts of Samson and Shivam Dube, who laid a solid foundation. Despite his impressive performance, Samson attributed the player of the match award to Jasprit Bumrah for his critical contributions.
Looking ahead, India is set to defend its T20 World Cup title against the finalists at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. This matchup promises to be another thrilling contest as the team aims for back-to-back championships.