How many times has India reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals? A look at their record

India booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a thrilling five-wicket win over the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing 196, India held their nerves and completed the chase with just four balls to spare. The win highlighted India’s strong batting lineup and composure under pressure, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against England in the semis, who had defeated them in 2022.

T20 World Cup 2026: How many times has India reached the semi-finals?

Since the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, there have been nine editions (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024), with the 2026 tournament set to be the tenth. India have been one of the most consistent teams, reaching the semi-finals six times including 2026 (2007, 2014, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2026).



Out of these six semi-final appearances, India advanced to the final three times (2007, 2014, 2024) and lifted the T20 World Cup trophy twice (2007 and 2024), proving their strength and consistency in the shortest format of the game.

T20 World Cup 2026: India’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final Appearances

• 2007 – Led by MS Dhoni, India reached the semi-finals and went on to win their first T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in the final.
• 2014 – India reached the final but lost to Sri Lanka and finished as runners-up.
• 2016 – Playing at home, India made it to the semi-finals but were defeated by West Indies.
• 2022 – Under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, India reached the semi-finals but lost to England.
• 2024 – Rohit Sharma guided India to their second T20 World Cup title, beating South Africa in the final.
• 2026 – With Suryakumar Yadav as captain, India once again reached the semi-finals, continuing their consistent run in the tournament.

In the 2026 T20 World Cup, India are now set to face England once again in the semi-finals, following their impressive win over West Indies that secured their place in the last four. This clash promises to be a highly anticipated rematch, and with memories of their 2022 defeat still fresh, India will be determined to turn the tables and book their spot in the final.

Along with India, Pakistan and England have also reached the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup six times each. Pakistan made it to the semis in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2021, and 2022, while England reached the last four in 2010, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2026. This puts all three teams at the top when it comes to consistent performances in the tournament’s history.


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