Suryakumar Yadav at Narendra Modi Stadium. Image Credits: X
India have reached the T20 World Cup final after defeating England in a thrilling semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The match was extremely close, and India managed to secure victory by just seven runs.
As a result, the team created history by becoming the first side to reach four men’s T20 World Cup finals.
India qualify for T20 World Cup final
In the semifinal match, India delivered an impressive performance with both bat and ball. Batting first, the hosts put up a strong total of 253 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
This big score was largely possible because of a brilliant innings played by Sanju Samson, who scored 89 runs from just 42 balls. His aggressive batting helped India build momentum early in the innings.
Moreover, several other players also made important contributions. Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya all added valuable runs to strengthen India’s total. Because of these collective efforts, India managed to post a challenging target for England.
However, England did not give up easily. Despite losing an early wicket, the English team fought back strongly during the chase. Young batter Jacob Bethell led England’s fightback with a stunning 105 runs off just 48 balls. His explosive innings kept England in the game for most of the match.
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Nevertheless, India’s bowlers showed great composure during the final overs. They managed to control the pressure and prevented England from reaching the target. Eventually, India sealed a dramatic seven-run victory, which secured their place in the final.
India to face New Zealand in T20 World Cup final
Following this exciting semifinal win, India will now face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. This match is highly significant for the Indian team. If India win the final, they will become the first team in history to win back-to-back T20 World Cups.
In addition, India could also become the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup on home soil. Therefore, the upcoming final will be an important moment for Indian cricket fans as well as the players.
India’s overall T20 record at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Criteria | Stats |
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Won | 7 |
| Lost | 3 |
| W/L | 2.333 |
When we look at India’s performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the record is quite impressive. Overall, India have played 10 T20 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Out of these matches, they have won seven games and lost only three. Interestingly, India’s three defeats at this ground came against England (twice) and South Africa (once).
Furthermore, India have also recorded some notable team totals at this stadium. The highest T20I score by India at Narendra Modi Stadium is 234/4, which came against New Zealand during the third T20I of New Zealand’s tour of India.
On the other hand, the lowest total scored by India at Narendra Modi Stadium is 111 runs. This happened during a T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against South Africa.
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