Harbhajan Singh Rohit Sharma MS Dhoni. Image Credits: X
The second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium turned out to be a thrilling contest filled with drama, big performances, and a few viral moments off the field as well.
India secured a nail-biting seven-run victory on Thursday, successfully defending a massive total of 253 runs.
While the match itself had fans on the edge of their seats, a comment from former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh during live commentary grabbed major attention online.
Harbhajan Singh's comment on MS Dhoni goes viral
During the final moments of the match, cameras captured former India captain MS Dhoni stepping out of the VIP lounge along with his wife, Sakshi Dhoni.
MS Dhoni was seen greeting several guests, including Nita Ambani, as India edged closer to victory.
Reacting to the moment from the Hindi commentary box, Harbhajan Singh jokingly remarked, “Jab jeet sunischit ho gayi hai tab Dhoni bahar aaye hain.”
The remark translates to “Dhoni has come out only after the victory is certain,” and many fans interpreted it as a light-hearted taunt aimed at the former Indian captain.
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The clip quickly went viral on social media, with fans asking whether Harbhajan Singh’s statement was playful banter or a subtle dig at MS Dhoni.
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A thrilling semi-final between IND vs ENG on the field
On the cricketing front, India delivered a powerful batting performance after England captain Harry Brook chose to bowl first.
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson produced a sensational knock, smashing 89 runs off just 42 balls. His aggressive innings laid the foundation for India’s mammoth total of 253/7 in 20 overs.
Several Indian batters contributed with quick cameos, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking at a rapid pace. However, the chase proved anything but easy for India.
England fought back strongly thanks to a remarkable innings from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, who played one of the finest knocks of the tournament.
Bethell scored an incredible 105 off just 48 balls, keeping England alive in the chase until the final overs.
Despite his heroics, India held their nerve during the closing stages. Brilliant death bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, combined with an outstanding piece of fielding from Axar Patel, helped India seal a thrilling seven-run victory.
India will now face the New Zealand in the final on Sunday.
Star-studded crowd at Wankhede Stadium
Apart from the cricketing action, the Wankhede Stadium witnessed a star-studded gathering. MS Dhoni was spotted enjoying the game enthusiastically from the VIP lounge with wife, Sakshi Dhoni.
One moment that caught the attention on TV between the couple was when the former captain stopped Sakshi from celebrating prematurely after she mistakenly thought England had lost a wicket.
Several high-profile personalities attended the semi-final. Former India captain Rohit Sharma was present at the venue along with his wife.
The Bollywood presence added further glamour to the event. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt attended the match with their daughter Raha Kapoor. They were seen seated alongside members of the Ambani family, including Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani.
Actors Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan were also among the celebrities cheering for India from the stands.
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