Will Sanju Samson play tonight for IND vs ENG in semi-final 2 of T20 World Cup 2026?
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India will face England in the semifinal 2 of the ICC T20 World Cup after Sanju Samson’s heroics at the Eden Gardens.
Sanju Samson’s match winning knock of 97* propelled India into the semi finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue defeated the West Indies in the final encounter of the Super 8 stage and entered the semi final of an ICC event for a fifth consecutive time.
India now face the challenge of 2022 T20 World Cup Champions England in the semifinal on March 5. Ahead of the huge clash against the Three Lions, all eyes will be on Suryakumar Yadav’s team selection. With Sanju Samson’s knock coming at a crucial time, it will definitely be a big boost for India.
Will Sanju Samson play in IND vs ENG semi-final 2 of T20 World Cup 2026?
There has been a lot of talk around Sanju Samson right from the start of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. A player who was almost guaranteed a place in the playing 11 for India, lost his position with the likes of Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh preferred. Now, the classy knock against the West Indies from the new Chennai Super Kings batter has surely silenced all the doubts.
Sanju Samson came into the West Indies match with only two games against Namibia and Zimbabwe. With mere scores of 22 and 24, Samson was in visible pressure as India looked to keep their title defence alive. But the match winning performance meant Samson returned to form at a crucial moment.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel was all praises for the wicket-keeper bat after his performance. Speaking to the press ahead of the semifinal clash against England, Morne Morkel backed the Indian batter and gave credit for not losing hope.
“Credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on growing on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports, it’s all about staying ready so you don’t have to get yourself ready. I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India,” Morkel said in a pre-match presser on Wednesday.
After all the hard times that Sanju Samson endured, his knock against the West Indies definitely means that he will retain his place in the playing 11 against England and potentially the final as well.
Will Sanju Samson play in the semifinal against England?
Sanju Samson is strongly in contention after his unbeaten 97 in the previous match.
Why was Samson under pressure earlier in the tournament?
He managed only 22 and 24 in his earlier outings, raising questions over his spot.
When is the India vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal?
India face England on March 5 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the semifinal 2.
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