Bethell's blistering century falls short as India edge England in Mumbai

In Mumbai, the T20 World Cup semi-final delivered a dramaticcourse as England chased a big total, but India held on to reach the final against New Zealand. England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to restrict India's big score and set up a challenging chase for the visitors.

Jacob Bethell produced a blistering century that electrified England's chances and gave the crowd plenty to cheer, his shot-making lighting up the latter stages of the innings. However, despite the flare in Bethell's innings, England's chase stalled in the middle overs, and they could not sustain the required tempo to overhaul India's total. The late push came close but did not bridge the seven-run gap, leaving the last over to tell the full story.

India's bowlers handed in a disciplined display, tightening the screws at key moments and ensuring the target remained within reach but never out of reach for England. In the end, India defended the score and sealed a spot in Sunday’s final against New Zealand.

England's bid was powered by Bethell's century, a defining contribution in an otherwise tight chase, but the heroics weren't enough to turn the semi-final into a fairytale ending. Brook's side exits with a performance that will be remembered for the blistering innings and the heartbreak of coming so close to a final, while India march on with the chance to lift the trophy on home soil.

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