India, March 6 -- India are through to the T20 World Cup 2026 final after a gripping 7-run win over England in the semifinal. On a night where nearly 500 runs were scored in 40 overs, the obvious headline belonged to Sanju Samson and Jacob Bethell. Samson's 89 runs off 42 balls powered India to 253/7, and Bethell's 105 off 48 took England to the doorstep of an immortal victory. With India winning, the 89-run innings earned Samson the Player of the Match award.

Yet, a deep dive into the game suggests that the decisive contribution may have come from elsewhere. When England finished at 246/7, falling seven runs short despite Bethell's sensational 105 off 48, the numbers point to Jasprit Bumrah as the man who ultimately shaped the result. ...