T20 World Cup: Reasons England can beat India - and reasons they won't
By Matthew Henry
Published on March 2, 2026.
England is set to face India in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, where they are expected to be the second favourites. Despite England's struggles and occasional slip ups, there are reasons to believe in their chances. England's Will Jacks, who has been named player of the match four times in the tournament, is statistically the best player in all-time. He has been instrumental in England's victories against Nepal, Italy, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Early wickets are crucial for India to slow down their batting order, particularly in their recent defeat against South Africa. However, England's struggling top order remains a concern, with their batting average of 21.9, the third-lowest in tournament and only Namibia's 18.1.
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