Sport · 5 March 2026
Heartbreak at the Wankhede: England fall seven runs short in T20 World Cup semi-final thriller
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England's T20 World Cup dream is over after falling agonisingly short against India in a breathtaking semi-final at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, losing by just seven runs. Chasing 254, England were in deep trouble at 64/3 before Jacob Bethell produced a stunning 105 off 48 balls — including eight fours and seven sixes — to turn an impossible chase into a genuine contest. Jofra Archer smashed 19 off four balls in the final over, but England finished on 246/7, seven runs short. India, led by Sanju Samson's 89 off 42, march on to the final.
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