BD NarayankarMumbai, March 5 -- Defending champions India moved to the final of the Men's T20 World Cup as their players held their nerves to defeat England by seven runs in an absorbing and close second semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday.
Replying to India's 253 for 7, England stopped on 246 for seven, triggering cheers and celebrations at the packed-to-capacity stadium.
England's Jacob Bethell nearly turned the tables with a breathtaking century that threatened a stunning late heist for the visitors, but the co-hosts survived the onslaught to set up a title clash with New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The contest produced a staggering 499 runs, but amid the chaos two moments stood tallest ...