India post record knockout total vs England
India produced a historic batting performance against England in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final, piling up the highest team total ever recorded in a tournament knockout match.
Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with an aggressive innings as India’s top order attacked from the start, pushing the score beyond the previous knockout record. Boundaries flowed throughout the innings, leaving England’s bowlers struggling to slow the run rate.
“We wanted to stay positive and keep the pressure on,” Suryakumar said after the innings. England captain Jos Buttler admitted the challenge, saying: “They batted exceptionally and set a massive target.”
A broadcast analyst added: “This is one of the most dominant batting displays seen in a T20 World Cup semi-final.”
India’s record total placed England under huge pressure as they began the chase in the high-stakes clash.