England vs India, Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026: Date, time, venue, live streaming details

England and India are set to face each other in a crucial Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026, a match that promises high intensity between two of the strongest teams in the tournament. The encounter will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, a venue known for its lively atmosphere and batting-friendly conditions.

The match is scheduled to take place in the evening, with the first ball expected to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place half an hour earlier at 7:00 PM IST. 

Match details

Match: England vs India, Match 54 Semi-final

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM IST (Local Time)

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Where to watch the England vs India match in India?

Cricket fans in India can watch the England vs India match on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.

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Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium pitch in Mumbai is traditionally batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that allows stroke-makers to play their shots freely. Fast bowlers may get some swing with the new ball, especially under lights due to coastal conditions. As the game progresses, the surface remains consistent, making it easier for batters to score runs. In T20 matches, high totals are common here, and teams often prefer chasing because dew can make bowling difficult in the second innings.

Squads:

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar

England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Jamie Overton