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Back to EpisodesWankhede Thriller: Samson’s 89, Bumrah’s Yorkers, Axar’s Catch & the Rise of Jacob Bethell | T20 WC 2026 SEMI FINAL 2
Description
Wankhede Stadium witnessed a 499-run epic as India edged out England in a classic T20 World Cup Semi-Final! Hosts Taran and Ishaan break down the "get out of jail free card" that is Jasprit Bumrah and the sheer brilliance of Sanju Samson’s back-to-back match-winning performances.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Bumrah Difference: Analyzing the 18th over where Bumrah nailed six consecutive yorkers to shut the door on England’s chase.
- Axar Patel’s Acrobatics: Breaking down the physics of the relay catch with Shivam Dube and why it changed the momentum of the game.
- Jacob Bethell’s Historic Century: A look at the 22-year-old’s incredible innings and why he’s being touted as a future great of the game.
- The Samson Factor: How Sanju Samson’s 89 off 42 balls proved that India’s investment in him has officially paid off.
- Selection Headaches for the Final: With Varun Chakaravarthy struggling for rhythm, is it time to bring in Kuldeep Yadav for the big dance?
- Final Preview: India vs. New Zealand—a repeat of the Champions Trophy Final. We look at the threats of Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra.
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Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Intro: The 499-Run Wankhede Thriller
- 2:57 – Jasprit Bumrah’s 6-Yorker Over
- 11:55 – Sanju Samson: Back-to-Back Masterclasses
- 13:30 – Tactical Masterstroke: Shivam Dube at No. 4
- 21:43 – Axar Patel’s "Catch of the Tournament"
- 27:12 – Is Jacob Bethell the Next Cricket GOAT?
- 35:32 – Preview: India vs. New Zealand World Cup Final
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