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Ahead Of T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Suryakumar Yadav & Team India Visit Siddhivinayak Temple

The India national cricket team is all set to face England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

by Tashika Tyagi
Ahead Of T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Suryakumar Yadav & Team India Visit Siddhivinayak Temple

For Indians, cricket isn’t just a sport; it’s an emotion that reigns above all. As the defending champions of the T20 World Cup, India is set to take on England tonight at the Wankhede Stadium, and fans are super excited for this one. Ahead of the highly anticipated match, captain Suryakumar Yadav and a few other team members visited the revered Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek Bappa’s blessings.

Team India Seeks Bappa’s Blessing Ahead Of Semi-Final

On Wednesday, captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to offer prayers. Not just them, cricketers Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma, also sought blessings at the temple ahead of the high-stakes India vs England T20 World Cup Semi Final at Wankhede Stadium tonight.

Suryakumar Yadav was joined by his wife, Devisha Shetty, and according to NDTV, the couple took part in rituals as they sought blessings from Bappa at Siddhivinayak Temple. The cricketers were also felicitated by the temple authorities. Visuals circulating online show the skipper bowing down to seek blessings. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma were seen whispering their prayers to the mouse idol placed in front of Lord Ganpati at the temple.

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Fans Excited For India Vs England T20 World Cup Clash

Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the India national cricket team sealed their place in the semi-final with a five-wicket victory over the West Indies cricket team in a must-win Super 8 clash earlier this week. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 played a key role in the team’s victory and boosted the fans’ morale.

Meanwhile, the England national cricket team, led by Harry Brook, has also enjoyed a strong run in the tournament so far. They won all three of their Super 8 matches and will be looking to continue that momentum in the semi-final.

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Are you excited about the game tonight? Let us know in the comments!

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First Published: March 05, 2026 3:54 PM

FAQs

When is India vs England T20 world cup semi final?

India vs England T20 world cup semi-final is on March 5, 2026.

Where is the India vs England T20 world cup semi-final match?

The clash between the two teams will take place at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Which temple did Suryakumar Yadav and team visit during T20 world cup 2026?

The Indian team visited the revered Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek Bappa’s blessings ahead of the match with England.