IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction, T20 WC 2026 2nd Semi-Final – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks
IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction: India (IND) and England (ENG) are set to lock horns in the 2nd Semi-Final Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for England vs India, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Thursday, March 5, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.
IND vs ENG Winning Probability
According to our match model, England has a 49% chance of winning, while India has a 51% chance.
IND vs ENG Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, as chasing becomes difficult when the pitch slows down.
IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this 2nd Semi-Final match. |
| Most Runs | Harry Brook (ENG), Surya Kumar Yadav (IND) |
| Most Wickets | Adil Rashid (ENG), Varun Chakaravarthy (IND) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
IND vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
On the other hand, India has secured its spot in the semi-final after defeating West-Indies by 5 wickets. Sanju Samson got is form and played an unbeaten inning of 97 runs off 50 balls and N. Tilak Varma added 27 runs off 15 balls. In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2 wickets.
India Key Players:
- Sanju Samson’s return to form could prove to be a turning point for Team India.
- Abhishek Sharma is expected to play a decisive innings in this crucial match.
- Hardik Pandya is a reliable all-rounder known for his hard-hitting.
- Surya Kumar Yadav is the leading run scorer for India, with a total of 231 runs.
- Varun Chakaravarthy, with a total of 12 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker.
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England (ENG) Team Analysis
England has secured their spot in the semi-final after winning all their super 8 stage matches. They won the last match against New Zealand by 4 wickets. In this match, Tom Banton scored 33 off 24 balls, and Will Jacks added 32 off 18 balls. Adil Rashid, Will Jacks, and Rehan Ahmed picked up 2 wickets each. Now England is keen to carry forward their winning momentum.
England Team Strength Players:
Harry Brook is the highest run-getter for England. He has smashed 228 runs at an average of 32.57.
Will Jacks is a spin bowling all-rounder who was awarded Player of the Match in the last outing.
Sam Curran is a key all-rounder who is known for his powerful hitting and ability to contribute with the ball.
Jacob Bethell has been scoring 175 runs thus far at an average of 25.00.
Adil Rashid is a leading wicket-taker who has grabbed 11 wickets in four matches.
IND vs ENG 2nd Semi-Final Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs ENG 2nd Semi-Final Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, March 5, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
England vs India: Probable Playing 11
England Probable XI:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
India Probable XI:
Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, N. Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
India vs England Today Match, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for England today?
Harry Brook is our pick to top-score for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Harry Brook | 7 | 7 | – | 228 | 100 | 32.57 | 141 | 161.70 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20 |
| 2. Will Jacks | 7 | 7 | 4 | 191 | 53 | 63.67 | 108 | 176.85 | – | 1 | 12 | 14 |
| 3. Jacob Bethell | 7 | 7 | – | 175 | 55 | 25.00 | 136 | 128.68 | – | 1 | 7 | 17 |
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Surya Kumar Yadav is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Surya Kumar Yadav | 7 | 7 | 1 | 231 | 84 | 38.50 | 170 | 135.88 | – | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 2. Ishan Kishan | 7 | 7 | – | 224 | 77 | 32.00 | 121 | 185.12 | – | 2 | 12 | 25 |
| 3. N. Tilak Varma | 7 | 7 | 1 | 178 | 44 | 29.67 | 121 | 147.11 | – | – | 8 | 18 |
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Pick: Adil Rashid to take the most wickets for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Adil Rashid | 7 | 7 | 26.4 | 209 | 11 | 3/36 | 19.00 | 7.84 | 14.55 | – | – | – |
| 2. Liam Dawson | 7 | 7 | 26 | 190 | 10 | 3/24 | 19.00 | 7.31 | 15.60 | – | – | – |
| 3. Jofra Archer | 7 | 7 | 26 | 225 | 10 | 2/20 | 22.50 | 8.65 | 15.60 | – | – | 1 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Varun Chakaravarthy to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Varun Chakaravarthy | 7 | 7 | 20 | 184 | 12 | 3/7 | 15.33 | 9.20 | 10.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 6 | 16 | 126 | 9 | 3/15 | 14.00 | 7.88 | 10.67 | – | – | – |
| 3. Arshdeep Singh | 6 | 6 | 18 | 171 | 8 | 3/24 | 21.38 | 9.50 | 13.50 | – | – | – |
India vs England: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect India to hit more sixes in this match
India vs England, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect India to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s IND vs ENG 2nd Semi-Final Match?
India are the favourites to win this 2nd Semi-Final match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
