In the second semi-final of T-20 World Cup 2026, India gave a big target of 254 runs to England. In reply, England made a fast start, but Axar Patel’s excellent fielding and important wickets brought India back into the match.
Ind vs Eng T20 Semi Final: India has given a target of 254 runs to England in the second semi-final of the T-20 World Cup. Chasing this score, England has scored 172 runs after losing 5 wickets in 14 overs. At one time the match seemed to be out of India’s reach, but then Akshar Patel and Shivam Dubey together took the catch of Will Jacques and sent him to the pavilion. Arshdeep’s last wide yorker of the 14th over was thrown into the air by Will Jacques. The ball reached near the boundary line, where Akshar Patel caught it. However, they were very close to the boundary line. In such a situation, while balancing himself, he tossed the ball towards Shivam Dubey standing there. In this way, due to the wisdom of both, Will Jacques was out and Team India got a big break-through.
Another great catch from Akshar Patel
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah got India a wicket by dismissing Harry Brook. Brook was out after scoring 7 runs. Brook tried to play a shot on Bumrah’s ball, but the ball went towards the backward point. Akshar Patel, who was fielding there, took a brilliant catch while running backwards for about 24 meters. In this way, due to the excellent fielding of Akshar Patel, India got two important wickets.
Axar Patel Wicket: Tom Banton bowled
Indian bowler Akshar Patel gave an important blow to England. He bowled Tom Banton on the third ball of the 8th over. Banton was out after scoring 17 runs. India definitely got some relief from this wicket, but England’s run rate remains fast.
Varun Chakravarthy vs Jos Buttler: Out for the sixth time in T-20
During the powerplay, Varun Chakraborty bowled England captain Jos Buttler. Butler was out after scoring 25 runs. The special thing is that Varun Chakraborty has dismissed Butler for the sixth time in T-20 cricket. This figure shows the trouble Buttler is facing in front of his bowling.