Sam Curran is determined to silence the Wankhede Stadium crowd when England face India in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals on Thursday, March 5. His comments have drawn parallels to Pat Cummins’ statement ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The remark has drawn comparisons to one made by Australia’s Pat Cummins before the 2023 ODI World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Curran has been in outstanding form for England throughout the tournament, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. He shared that facing India on their home soil has always been a dream, and winning this match is the only outcome he wants.
“Flying from Sri Lanka to Mumbai, you reflect on childhood dreams and think about what you’d love to achieve. Facing India in India would definitely be at the top of that list. It’s an incredible experience. The atmosphere will be electrifying, and we need to embrace it as an exciting opportunity. If the crowd goes quiet, it likely means England is doing well, and that’s the positive mindset we’ll have,” Curran said
Already imagining the intense atmosphere at the Wankhede, Curran believes this moment will serve as a fitting reflection of how far the Harry Brook-led side has come to reach the semifinals. Now, his focus is on helping the team take that final step toward the T20 World Cup final, where they’ll face the winner of the first semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa.
“The great thing for us is that we’ve played so much cricket in India, and you get used to the atmosphere, learning to block it out when needed. But you also absorb it. It’s a fantastic experience. Many young cricketers dream of facing India in the semifinals. Ideally, we’d love a quiet stadium, but I’m sure it’s going to be loud and incredibly exciting. Two great teams. This is what the last month has been leading up to. We just need to take one more step towards the final,” he added.