Top 5 highest individual scores in T20 World Cup semi-finals

After two epic semifinal clashes in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, we have the two finalists of the marquee event: India and New Zealand. India beat England by seven runs in an epic thriller at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, to seal their spot. 

On the other hand, New Zealand thumped South Africa with a nine-wicket win to qualify. The encounters lived up to their expectations, as both of them had some of the finest performances in the history of T20 World Cups, especially by the batters. 

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best knocks by batters in the semifinal clashes over the years.

Here are the 5 highest individual scores in a T20 WC semi-final

5. Sanju Samson - 89 runs vs England, 2026 

Coming in at number five is India’s enigmatic opener Sanju Samson. After losing his place in the playing XI just before the World Cup, Sanju Samson has come back with a bang. The Indians were invited to bat first by Harry Brook in this all-important clash at the Wankhede Stadium, and what followed was history by Sanju Samson.

Coming off after a career-defining knock against the West Indies in the Super 8s, Samson came out all guns blazing against the Three Lions. Despite losing his opening partner Abhishek Sharma early, he did not slow down his innings, scoring 89 runs off just 42 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes. He was named Player of the Match for this epic knock.