How will India’s playing 11 be in the semi-finals against England? Know which players Gambhir-Surya will give a chance to

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 4, 2026

IND vs ENG: Before the India-England semi-final match to be held on March 5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, all eyes are on India’s playing 11.

IND vs ENG: The second semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is to be played between India and England. Before this exciting match to be held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on March 5, all eyes are on India’s playing 11. Fans are curious to know which eleven players will head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Surya give a chance against the English team?

Who will open with Sanju?

It is almost certain that Sanju Samson will play in the playing 11 in the semi-final match against England. He has confirmed his place as an opener by playing an explosive innings of 97 runs against West Indies. Apart from this, Abhishek Sharma can be seen as his partner. Although Abhishek has not been able to do anything special in this tournament, yet to maintain the right-left combination, he can be sent to open with Sanju.

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These players get a chance in the middle order

Apart from the opening pair, Ishan Kishan, who is in excellent form, can come at number three. Captain Suryakumar Yadav can be seen batting at number four. Tilak Verma showed a brilliant performance while batting at number five against West Indies. In such a situation, he can be seen batting at the same number once again against England. Whereas Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dubey can be sent to bat at number six and seven. Whereas Akshar Patel can bat at number eight.

These players get a chance in the bowling department

India can field with three leading bowlers in the semi-final match against England. In which the names of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty are included. Whereas the team has the option of additional bowlers like Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey.

India’s playing 11 against England

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty.