Vadodara, March 5 -- India are set to face England in the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the former Indian cricketer Nayan Mongia believes that the must-win game is not going to be easy for the defending champions and is a 50-50 game.

Speaking to the media in Vadodara, Mongia said, "It is not going to be easy. This is a 50-50 match. The England Team is also performing well. There are rising players there, and there are experienced players too. India has the advantage of playing on Indian pitches...So, I hope that this will be a tough contest, but India will ultimately reach the final."

Mongia was vocal about his support for his favourite player, Hardik Pandya and said, "...