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IN PHOTOS: Wankhede witnesses carnage as Samson and Bethell deliver masterclass

Updated On: 06 March, 2026 02:30 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Sanju Samson and Jacob Bethell delivered sensational batting performances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. Samson’s explosive start powered India to a massive total, while Bethell’s blistering century kept England in the chase in a thrilling contest (Pics/Atul Kamble)

A packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a breathtaking display of power-hitting as Sanju Samson and Jacob Bethell produced sensational knocks in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 (Pic/Atul Kamble)

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A packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a breathtaking display of power-hitting as Sanju Samson and Jacob Bethell produced sensational knocks in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 (Pic/Atul Kamble)
Batting first, India got off to a flying start thanks to Samson, who looked in sublime touch from the moment he walked to the crease

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Batting first, India got off to a flying start thanks to Samson, who looked in sublime touch from the moment he walked to the crease

On the contrary, the night belonged equally to England’s young batting sensation Jacob Bethell, who responded with a stunning counterattack during England’s chase

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On the contrary, the night belonged equally to England’s young batting sensation Jacob Bethell, who responded with a stunning counterattack during England’s chase

Batting at a strike rate of 211.5, the wicket-keeper batsman dominated the powerplay, dispatching anything loose to the fence and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace

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Batting at a strike rate of 211.5, the wicket-keeper batsman dominated the powerplay, dispatching anything loose to the fence and keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace

English middle order batsman played a fearless innings, hammering 105 runs off just 48 balls at a strike rate of 218.7

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English middle order batsman played a fearless innings, hammering 105 runs off just 48 balls at a strike rate of 218.7

Sanju's ability to find gaps and accelerate under pressure set the platform for India’s imposing total of 253/7

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Sanju's ability to find gaps and accelerate under pressure set the platform for India’s imposing total of 253/7

Bethell’s innings was a masterclass in modern T20 batting. He unleashed a flurry of boundaries and  sixes, particularly targeting the spinners and medium pacers

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Bethell’s innings was a masterclass in modern T20 batting. He unleashed a flurry of boundaries and  sixes, particularly targeting the spinners and medium pacers

Semi-Final clash at Wankhede will be remembered not only for its nail-biting finish but also for the electrifying batting displays from Samson and Bethell

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Semi-Final clash at Wankhede will be remembered not only for its nail-biting finish but also for the electrifying batting displays from Samson and Bethell

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