New Delhi, March 5 -- Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed a batting fireworks display on Thursday (March 5) as India set an enormous total against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal. The high-scoring contest has now put England in front of one of the toughest chasing tasks ever seen in the tournament.

After England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl first, India made full use of the batting-friendly conditions. Opener Sanju Samson played a match-defining knock, smashing 89 runs from just 42 balls. His quick runs, filled with clean hits and big sixes, gave India the perfect start.

The middle-order batters kept the momentum going, helping the team reach 253/7 in their full 20 overs. This score is now the highest t...