March 06, New Delhi: The defending champions, the Indian national cricket team, are aiming for a third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title after reaching the final for the fourth time.
India defeated the England national cricket team in the semi-final on Thursday and will face the New Zealand national cricket team in the final on Sunday.
Youngster Jacob Bethell's maiden century proved futile as England's efforts fell short of India's massive total of 253 for seven, with the Indian bowlers effectively defending the score.
Sanju Samson's brilliant 89 off 42 balls laid the foundation for India's massive 253/7 against England in the semi-final in Mumbai. The in-form opener, who had scored 97 not out against the West Indies national cricket team in the previous match, hit seven sixes and eight fours to thrill a lively home crowd at the Wankhede Stadium.