Team India (Pic credit: BCCI)
NEW DELHI: The knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set, with four heavyweights ready to battle for a place in the final. India confirmed their semi-final berth after a thrilling win over the West Indies in the final Super 8 fixture, sealing a high-voltage clash against England.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The defending champions chased down 196 with four balls to spare and five wickets in hand to knock out the two-time winners and book their ticket to the last four. Having been asked to bat first, the West Indies posted a competitive 195 with an all-round batting effort, but India held their nerve in a must-win encounter.
India will now face England in the second semi-final on March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST. The fixture is a repeat of the 2024 semi-final and promises another blockbuster 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 the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, also starting at 7:00 PM IST. South Africa progressed as the top-ranked side in Group 1, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. New Zealand secured their place after results elsewhere confirmed them as the third semi-finalist.
T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule
The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the grand finale on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the 2026 champions will be crowned.
