Kumble, Sehwag, Zaheer Khan Praise India After Thrilling Win To Reach T20 World Cup Final

India booked their spot in the T20 World Cup final after a nail-biting seven-run win over England. Batting first, India posted a massive 253/7, powered by Sanju Samson’s blistering 89 off 42 balls. England fought hard in the chase, but Jasprit Bumrah’s precise death bowling and Hardik Pandya’s crucial penultimate over sealed the win.  

Former Indian greats Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag, and Zaheer Khan praised the team’s composure under pressure. Kumble remarked that the difference lay in India’s ability to handle crunch moments better. Sehwag lauded Samson’s fearless batting, while Zaheer emphasized Bumrah’s unmatched skill in closing tight games. The victory sets up a high-stakes final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.  

Key Highlights  

• India beat England by seven runs  
• Sanju Samson scored 89 off 42 balls  
• India posted 253/7 in semifinal clash  
• Jasprit Bumrah’s death bowling proved decisive  
• Hardik Pandya delivered crucial penultimate over  
• Kumble, Sehwag, Zaheer praised India’s resilience  
• India to face New Zealand in the final  

Sources: Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo, ICC, Firstpost