T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day
India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.
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India became the fourth team to qualify for the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after Suryakumar Yadav's men defeated West Indies by 5 wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.
The India vs West Indies clash was a virtual quarterfinal and India chased down 195-run target in 19.4 Overs as Sanju Samson hit the winning runs. Samson remained unbeaten on 95 runs off 50 balls, hitting 12 fours and 4 Sixes
From Group 1 of the Super 8 stage, South Africa qualified for the semifinal as the top team after winning all three matches. They are yet to lose a game in the competition. Zimbabwe were the first team to be knocked out after losing all three of their Super 8 matches.
From Group 2 of the Super 8 round, England entered the semifinals as table-toppers with three wins in as many games. Meanwhile, New Zealand were the second team to qualify for the last four. Pakistan and Sri Lanka were eliminated.
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T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal Teams qualified
- South Africa (group 1 toppers)
- India (Group 1 second team)
- England (Group 2 toppers)
- New Zealand (Group 2 second team)
T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal venues
- Eden Gardens in Kolkata
- Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
T20 World Cup 2026 schedule
| T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal date time and venue | ||||
| Matches | Teams | Date and Day | Time | Venue |
| 1st semifinal | South Africa vs New Zealand | March 4 (Wednesday) | 7 PM IST | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2nd semifinal | England vs India | March 5 (Thursday) | 7 PM IST | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Is there a reserve day for semifinal matches?
Unlike the group and Super 8 matches, there is a reserve day for both the semi-finals.
When will first semifinal take place?
The first semifinal will take place on March 4 (Wednesday) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Which teams will lock horns in the first semifinal in Kolkata?
In the first semifinal, New Zealand will lock horns with South Africa on March 4 (Wednesday) at 7 PM IST.
When will the second semifinal take place?
The second semifinal will take place on March 5 (Thursday) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Which teams will face off in the second semifinal?
In the second semifinal, England will face the India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.
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First Published: Mar 01 2026 | 9:21 PM IST