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India reaches T20 World Cup final after thriller vs England

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India secured a spot in the T20 World Cup final with a dramatic seven-run victory over England in Mumbai. Chasing a record 254, Jacob Bethell delivered a stunning 105 off 48 balls, but India held on for a 246-7 finish. The match featured explosive batting, with Sanju Samson smashing 89 from 42 balls earlier in the innings.

Bethell kept England's chase alive from 63-3, smashing boundaries and taking runs from the final two balls of the 17th over. However, Jasprit Bumrah's composure under pressure proved decisive, conceding just six runs in a crucial over. Axar Patel's two spectacular catches also turned the tide, dismissing Harry Brook and Will Jacks at key moments.

India's total of 253-7 marked their highest score ever against England in T20 cricket. Despite three late sixes from Jofra Archer, England fell short in a high-scoring thriller. India will face New Zealand in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad, while England must regroup before their summer Test series against the Kiwis in June.