Test Match Special England fall just short in high scoring semi-final thriller
Mar 5, 2026
A breathless recap of a 250-plus run shootout in Mumbai and the narrow finish that decided a World Cup semi-final. Conversations cover a stunning century from a young English batter and a blistering 89 that swung momentum. Panelists dissect game-changing fielding moments, the flood of boundaries, tactical captaincy and a quick look ahead to the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.
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Mumbai Pitch Produced Record Run Fest
- India posted 253 for 7 on a flat Wankhede pitch, forcing England to chase the highest unsuccessful second-innings total in T20Is.
- The match produced 73 boundaries and a T20 World Cup record 34 sixes, turning it into an all-out scoring spectacle.
Samson Converted A Drop Into Match Winning Knock
- Sanju Samson turned a dropped chance on 15 into an 89 off 42 that anchored India's massive total.
- Samson said he 'gave himself an extra time' and assessed conditions at Wankhede knowing 'no score is stoppable here'.
Bethell Emerged As A Rare AllFormat Hundred Scorer
- Jacob Bethell's 105 from 48 nearly completed a record chase and showcased a new England match-winner.
- Bethell, 22, had not previously scored a professional hundred six months ago yet now joins a rare group with hundreds in all formats.