IND vs ENG: MS Dhoni cheers team India - Full List of Star Names at Wankhede Stadium

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India's explosive batting display has put them in a dominant position in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field first under the lights, but India's top order has fired on all cylinders, racing towards a massive total.

Sanju Samson force at Wankhede

India started aggressively with openers setting a brisk pace. Early wickets tested the lineup, but key partnerships have kept the momentum firmly with the Men in Blue. Sanju Samson played a masterful knock before falling for 89, anchoring the innings with flair and precision. Shivam Dube has been in destructive form, smashing an unbeaten 36 off just 22 balls so far, while Hardik Pandya has joined him at the crease to add further firepower.As of the latest updates, India stand at 196/4 after 16.3 overs, with a current run rate hovering around 11.88.

The middle order has capitalized on the flat Wankhede pitch, blending elegant strokeplay with big six-hitting to put England under immense pressure. With overs remaining, India look set to post a formidable total well in excess of 200, making this a challenging chase for the visitors.

MS Dhoni cheers for Team India

The atmosphere at Wankhede is electric, amplified by a galaxy of celebrities in attendance for this high-stakes clash. Cricket legends and Bollywood icons have turned up to witness the drama unfold.

MS Dhoni, the former India captain and one of the most beloved figures in Indian cricket, was seen at the stadium. Dhoni's presence in the stands has sent the crowd into a frenzy, as the former captain was seen clapping a six from Suryakumar Yadav along with his wife Sakshi.

Apart from Dhoni, former India captain Rohit Sharma is also present at the stadium as an ICC ambassador, while India cricketer KL Rahul is also at the stadium. ICC president Jay Shah is in attendance while Gautam Gambhir's wife was also spotted with their kids.

Bollywood at the Wankhede

Bollywood superstars like Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor are also at the Wankhede as they witness India's batting masterclass. Ranbir Kapoor is also attending the match with wife Alia Bhatt and their daughter.