Samson’s Redemption & Bethell’s Heartbreak: Semi-Final Review

In this episode, we break down an absolute blockbuster at the Wankhede! India has marched into the T20 World Cup 2026 Final after a pulse-pounding 7-run victory over England. It was a game of "what ifs" and "could have beens" as 499 runs were scored in a single night—a record for a Men’s T20 World Cup match. We deep-dive into Sanju Samson’s redemption arc. After being dropped on 15, Samson made England pay with a blistering 89 off 42 balls, proving exactly why he belongs on the biggest stage. His masterclass propelled India to a mammoth 253/7, the highest score in a T20WC knockout. But the story didn't end there. England’s 22-year-old sensation Jacob Bethell nearly pulled off the impossible, smashing a legendary 105 off 48 balls. We analyze his heartbreaking run-out in the final over and how Jasprit Bumrah’s death-bowling masterclass (conceding just 6 runs in the 18th over) saved the day for the Men in Blue. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Samson’s Redemption & Bethell’s Heartbreak: Semi-Final Review is an episode from The Cricket Podcast by The Cricket Podcast.

This episode is 41:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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