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Dhoni, Rohit, Bollywood Stars Light Up Wankhede for India-England T20 WC Semifinal

The T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium featured a galaxy of stars from cricket and Bollywood in the stands. India posted a formidable 254 runs, their highest total in a T20 World Cup knockout match, powered by Sanju Samson's explosive 89. The innings was bolstered by significant contributions from Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya. The star-studded audience included cricket icons and film celebrities, adding glamour to the high-stakes encounter.

Key Points: T20 WC Semifinal: Jay Shah, Dhoni, Rohit in Star-Studded Stands

  • Star-Studded Attendance
  • India's Record Knockout Total
  • Samson's Fiery 89
  • Bollywood Glamour
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T20 WC: Star-studded stands at Wankhede Stadium as Jay Shah, Dhoni, Rohit attend India-England semifinal

Jay Shah, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Bollywood celebrities attended the India-England T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede Stadium.

T20 WC: Star-studded stands at Wankhede Stadium as Jay Shah, Dhoni, Rohit attend India-England semifinal
"Dhoni was seen enjoying the game from the VVIP box along with his wife, Sakshi - Report"

Mumbai, March 5

International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, his wife Sakshi Dhoni, Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ambassador Rohit Sharma were among the several prominent personalities present at the Wankhede Stadium for the tournament's semi-final contest between defending champions India and England.

Dhoni was seen enjoying the game from the VVIP box along with his wife, Sakshi, while Rohit was also seen sharing a hug with the veteran Chennai Super Kings cricketer. Notably, Rohit was accompanied by his wife, Ritika Sajdeh.

Several Bollywood celebrities were also in attendance at the iconic venue for the crucial knockout fixture. Veteran Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Tripti Dimri, Ranbir Kapoor, and his wife and actress Alia Bhatt, along with their kid Raha, were among those spotted in the stands. Sitting next to KL Rahul was his brother-in-law, actor Ahaan Shetty.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' owner Nita Ambani was also spotted cheering for Team India with members of her family; Akash Ambani, Shloka Mehta and Radhika Merchant.

The Men in Blue had a memorable outing with the bat, as Sanju Samson carried his form from the previous game against the West Indies and notched up a brilliant 42-ball 89 to provide his side with a fiery start. Ishan Kishan's powerful 39, Shivam Dube's 43, Tilak Varma's quick-fire seven-ball 21, and Hardik Pandya's 12-ball 27-run cameo helped the hosts put up a competitive 254-run total on board.

This marked India's highest total by any team in a T20 World Cup knockout game and the fourth-highest total overall in a T20 World Cup match.

- IANS

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Priya S
While it's great to see celebrities enjoying the game, I sometimes feel the focus shifts from the players on the field to the stars in the stands. The real heroes were Samson, Dube, and Pandya who played out of their skins. Let's celebrate them more.
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Rohit P
The Ambani family, Bollywood stars, cricket legends... Wankhede was a mini-India tonight! This is what makes our country's love for cricket so special. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone new to following cricket in India, the cultural spectacle around a big match is as fascinating as the game itself. The energy seems incredible.
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Vikram M
Sanju Samson finally showing his class on the world stage! That was an innings of a lifetime. Hope this silences his critics for good. The future of Indian batting looks bright with him, Tilak, and Kishan.
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Karthik V
Good to see Jay Shah there. Hope the BCCI is taking notes on how to keep producing such world-class talent and hosting such fantastic global events. The infrastructure and show were top-notch.

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