Known for his high-energy stage presence and global hits, Martin's performance is anticipated to transform the stadium atmosphere into a concert-like spectacle before the title clash begins.
Sanju Samson continued his good form with a 42-ball 89 on the night as India booked their 2nd consecutive T20 WC final tonight in Mumbai.
Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will be looking to win their maiden T20 World Cup title in Ahmedabad on Sunday
The Men in Blue were unbeaten in the Super 8 group stage, registering four consecutive victories.
Sanju had the chance to equal Phil Salt and Suryakumar Yadav's record of the second-most tons (4 tons) in T20I cricket, but he fell short by 11 runs from reaching the historic milestone
Both teams will be playing their third consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal against each other, with England securing the win in 2022, while India ended up on the victorious side in 2024
Both India and England will aim to keep their hunt for a third T20 World Cup title alive when they take the field at Wankhede on Thursday
The defending champions India, in the seven matches so far in the tournament, have scored 399 runs in the powerplay while losing 14 wickets in the process
With four man of the match awards in seven matches, Will Jacks will be the biggest hope for England in the semifinal match against India
Sanju Samson, after his match-winning knock against West Indies, will be one of the biggest hopes for India against England in the second semifinal match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
The first T20I between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium produced a dramatic finish in December 2012, when Eoin Morgan guided England to a last-ball victory
England captain Harry Brook said the team will take confidence from the way it has managed to come through tight situations during the tournament
Morkel pointed out that the game can sometimes be hard and even cruel on players, particularly youngsters still trying to establish themselves at the highest level
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday said opening batter Sanju Samson got the reward for his hard work with an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies, adding that India deserved to be in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup. India beat the West Indies by five wickets to set up a semifinal date with England, to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on March 5. "Obviously it's a great feeling. It was like a quarterfinal game. The way the boys showed character, it was a great thing," Suryakumar told the broadcaster after the match. "I always say good things happen to good people who wait. It's all his hard work that he was doing when he wasn't playing and now he's got the fruit," he replied when asked about Samson's innings. "The way we played from the first game, I think we deserve to be there in Mumbai. But we won't think of it now. We will take the flight, get to Mumbai and see what to do. When there is no pressure, there is no pressure," he added. Suryakumar said India wanted to take t
The one-off Test in June will be only the second between India and Afghanistan
Gambhir pointed out that with bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy expected to complete their full quota of overs, the team had the flexibility to deploy Bumrah strategically
The India coach also pointed out that playing conditions during the tournament were different from what teams often experience in bilateral contests
Facing a challenging target of 196, Samson's innings was a masterclass in composure and controlled aggression, featuring 12 fours and four sixes, and carried India to 199/5 in 19.2 overs.
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.
For the two-time champions WI, this contest is nothing short of do-or-die, as a loss would end their campaign in the tournament.