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T20 WC: Flat Wankhede Pitch Could Even Out Advantage, Low Dew Promises Good Contest, Says Karthik

By IANS News March 05, 2026 • 12:06 PM View: 423

T20 World Cup: A flat red-soil pitch at the Wankhede Stadium could level the playing field between India and England rather than hand either side an edge in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final, said former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik.

He added that favourable weather conditions and minimal dew should set up a good contest between the two teams aiming to enter the final, where they will face New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India carry the edge over England in the shortest format, having won 17 of the 29 T20Is played between the two sides. They also hold a narrow advantage over England in T20 World Cups, with three wins coming from five meetings. The most recent clash saw India hammer England by 150 runs at Wankhede Stadium in February 2025.

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