Indian stars seek blessing at Siddhivinayak temple (Source: @ANI/x.com)
The fever of the T20 World Cup 2026 has been pitched on high as the World braces for the high-voltage semifinal stage. Before facing England in the upcoming second semifinal clash, Team India stars sought blessings at the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai.
Clearing out the group stage and Super Eight stage, the Men in Blue are set to face the bigger challenges. Ahead of that, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, and Ishan Kishan were seen visiting the holy temple.
Indian stars offer prayers at Siddhivinayak temple
Stepping into the T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions, Team India enjoyed successful outings in the group stage clash and showcased their excellence in the recently ended Super Eight stage. As the tournament heats up, the Men in Blue are set to take on Harry Brook and his side in a high-stakes semifinal clash.
Before the titans clash on the big game in Mumbai, the Men in Blue’s spiritual outing grabbed the spotlight. Ahead of stepping into the match against England, Indian stars like Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma were seen visiting Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple.
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In the viral video, the trio was seen seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha, showcasing full devotion. This is not their first temple visit in the ongoing tournament, as they have turned to faith before crucial matches.
Before facing the West Indies in the last Super Eight clash, captain Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, and Axar Patel were seen visiting the famous Kalighat Temple in Kolkata. Later on, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen visiting the same sacred place.
A huge test awaits the Men in Blue in the semifinal
Since the beginning of the ongoing tournament, the thrills have not dropped even for a minute, as it is set to be doubled up in the coming days. As the semifinal stage is approaching soon, Team India is standing in front of a massive battle as another T20 World Cup final is just a match away from them.
After entering the Super Eight stage with an unbeaten streak but faced a heartbreaking defeat against South Africa in the very first match. Even though they secured two consecutive victories later on, their struggles remained a concern.
On the other hand, England bounced back after an average group stage as they entered the semifinal stage with an unbeaten streak from the Super Eight stage. As the Wankhede Stadium is set to host the clash, Team India faces a formidable challenge in the form of England.
Who will edge ahead in the T20 World Cup semifinal head-to-head battle?
Whenever India and England clash in the T20I format, the cricket world experiences pure drama, but their fierce face-offs in the T20 World Cup semifinal hit different. Before the upcoming clash, the titans faced each other in the T20 World Cup semifinals in 2022 and 2024.
In 2022, England beat India by a massive 10-wicket margin, and the Men in Blue took the revenge back in 2024. Facing England, Team India pulled off a stunning 68-run victory. Heading into their semifinal clash, both teams are tied 1-1, with the winner set to take the lead while the other will wait for the next opportunity.
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