Jacob Bethell’s Blazing Century in T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Almost Stuns India
The second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 produced one of the most thrilling matches in tournament history as England’s young star Jacob Bethell smashed a sensational century that nearly carried England to victory against India national cricket team.
Playing in front of a packed crowd at Wankhede Stadium, India posted a massive total of 253/7, powered by a blistering knock from Sanju Samson, who scored 89 runs off just 42 balls. The explosive innings helped India set one of the biggest totals ever recorded in a T20 World Cup knockout match.
Chasing a daunting 254-run target, England looked under pressure early. However, Jacob Bethell delivered an extraordinary batting display. The young English batter smashed 105 runs from just 48 balls, hitting multiple boundaries and towering sixes to keep England alive in the chase.
Bethell’s fearless batting turned the semi-final into a nail-biting contest and brought England incredibly close to pulling off a historic chase. Despite his heroic effort, England eventually finished on 246 runs, falling just 7 runs short of India’s total.
The match became one of the highest-scoring games in T20 World Cup history, with a combined 499 runs scored and more than 30 sixes hit by both teams. Bethell’s century also entered the record books as one of the most remarkable innings ever played in a World Cup semi-final.
With this thrilling victory, India secured their place in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they will face New Zealand national cricket team in the championship clash.
Although England fell short, Jacob Bethell’s incredible century has announced the arrival of a new star in international cricket and will be remembered as one of the most exciting performances of the tournament.
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