Who is the Sultan of the semi-finals in T20 World Cup? Pakistan and England hoisted the flag, know at which position India stands

T20 World Cup semi-final History: New Zealand has become the first team to reach the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Kiwi team has made it to the last four for the sixth time in the history of this tournament. New Zealand’s consistency and restrained performance in big matches has once again brought it into the race for the title.

Dominance of Pakistan and England

If we look at the history of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan and England have been the teams that have played the semi-finals the maximum number of times. Both the countries have made it to the last four 6 times so far. Pakistan established a strong presence in the T20 format right from the early editions. Whereas England has achieved continuous success on the basis of modern aggressive cricket style. The consistency of both these teams is keeping them on the top of this list.

India at third place

The Indian team is at third place in this list. ‘Men in Blue’ have reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 5 times so far. India had shown its strength by winning the title in the very first edition in 2007. Even after that the team has reached the knockout stage on several occasions. India also has a chance to reach the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2026. If Team India makes it to the last four this time, it will equal Pakistan and England with 6 times.

Performance of other teams

Big teams like Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies are also strongly present in this list. All four have made it to the semi-finals 4 times so far. West Indies and Australia are known for their explosive batting, while New Zealand and Sri Lanka have repeatedly reached the last four due to their strategic understanding and ability to play according to the conditions. South Africa has played semi-finals 3 times so far. At the same time, Afghanistan has also indicated its growing strength in Asian cricket by making it to the last four.

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Teams that have played semi-finals most number of times in T-20 World Cup:

• Pakistan: 6 times
• England: 6 times
• India: 5 times
• Australia: 4 times
• New Zealand: 4 times
• Sri Lanka: 4 times
• West Indies: 4 times
• South Africa: 3 times
• Afghanistan: 1 time