WATCH: Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan visit Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of IND vs ENG T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal
Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan visit Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of India’s high-stakes semifinal clash against England in the T20 World Cup 2026.
Last Updated: 07.50 PM, Mar 04, 2026
India’s preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England included a moment of faith as several players visited Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple. Young opener Abhishek Sharma, along with all-rounder Axar Patel and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, was spotted offering prayers at the temple ahead of the crucial knockout encounter. The visit quickly caught the attention of fans after videos and photos from the temple began circulating on social media.
With the semifinal expected to draw massive attention, the players appeared focused on staying calm before stepping onto the field. Abhishek Sharma, who has emerged as one of India’s exciting batting prospects, will be looking to deliver a strong performance in the high-pressure match.
Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan, both experienced in international cricket, are also expected to play key roles if included in the playing XI. The Indian team has enjoyed a strong campaign in the tournament so far, showing consistency with both bat and ball. Their balanced lineup has helped them overcome several tough opponents on the road to the semifinals.
India's probable playing XI
The Indian team is likely to remain unchanged before the important clash against England. In high pressure games, teams usually prefer to go with the winning combinations from the previous encounter. India will back their playing XI as they have given the desired results throughout the tournament. While there are debates going on around certain players, the focus will be on winning the match.
Playing XI (probable): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
Where to watch England vs India match?
Cricket fans in India can watch the England vs India match on March 5 online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.