England's T20 World Cup dreams ended in heartbreak as they fell seven runs short of India's 253-7 in a thrilling semi-final. Jacob Bethell's breathtaking 105 off 48 balls - including seven sixes - kept England in contention until the final over, but his dismissal with 15 needed off the last six balls sealed their fate.

India's innings was built on Sanju Samson's destructive 89 off 42 balls, featuring seven sixes and eight boundaries. England captain Harry Brook dropped a simple catch when Samson was on 15, a moment that proved pivotal as India posted their highest T20I total against England. Axar Patel's brilliant relay catch to dismiss Will Jacks and his run-out of Bethell in the final over were crucial defensive plays.

England's chase started poorly at 38-2 before Bethell and Jacks rebuilt with a 77-run partnership. Despite Tom Banton's quick 17 and Bethell's record-breaking century, England couldn't overcome the massive total. The defeat sends India to the final against New Zealand, while England must regroup after coming agonizingly close to another major final.