Will Jacks fires warning to India ahead of the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026

England qualifies for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026. They will face either India or the West Indies for their next match in the semis in Mumbai. Between India and the West Indies, which team would England like to face?

After the Super 8 match against New Zealand, Will Jacks attended the post-match press conference in Colombo. As the undefeated team in Group 2 of the Super 8 phase, the Englishmen storm into the next phase without complicating any equations.

England will keep an eye on the India vs West Indies match

Will Jacks stated that they will keep their eyes on the India vs West Indies match, which will be held on March 1 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The winner of the match will be England cricket team’s rival in the semi-finals.

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The English all-rounder handled the tricky question with true professionalism and opted to stay close to the ground, mentioning the greatness of the Indian national cricket team. Jacks also mentioned that, in the past, the Caribbean handed them a reality check.

Will Jacks issues statement for their semi-final opponets

Without mentioning any particular team’s name, the England international said their upcoming class will be massive. And they will keep themselves prepared and will enter the field with optimism and excitement.

“It'd be massive, yeah. Everyone knows about India and the storyline that brings. It could also be the West Indies, and they've beaten us in Mumbai, so we know how tricky that's going to be. We'll be watching that game on Sunday, and we'll see the outcome. We'll be prepared, and I think we'll go into it with optimism and excitement”, Will Jacks said in the press conference.

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Q🎙️ - Semifinal against India & West Indies in Mumbai ,how big is that ? 🤯

Will Jacks🎙️ -“Everyone knows about India and Story line that brings. Westindies already beat us in Mumbai, we'll see Sunday game”🤯pic.twitter.com/VlfGMC3CNX

— Sam (@Cricsam01) February 28, 2026

England's previous matches against India and the West Indies

Last time, when England toured India for a T20I series in 2024/25, it ended in a dreadful 1-4 scoreline for the touring team. The 5^th match of the contest was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Jos Buttler's team was humbled by a 150-run defeat.

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering 135 off 54 with seven 4s and 13 sixes, and India registered a massive total of 247 for 9 wickets, batting first. In reply, England’s batting order collapsed only for 97 as Mohammad Shami took 3 wickets, and a brace each for Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, and Abhishek Sharma. Phil Salt was the loan warrior for the visiting side, scoring 55 off 23. Out of 11 batters, 9 of them were dismissed without claiming a double-digit run.

In a Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2026, West Indies secured a 30-run win against England in Mumbai. Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76 (42) helped West Indies to post 196 runs against 6 wickets. Batting second, Harry Brook-led team secured only 166 before losing their last wicket. Caribbean spinner Gudakesh Motie bagged three scalps and a brace for Roston Chase.

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