England captain Harry Brook admitted dropping Sanju Samson early proved decisive in the T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede. Samson, on 15 when the chance went down, smashed 89 off 42 balls to power India to 253. England mounted a strong chase through Jacob Bethell’s century but fell short by seven runs.

Mumbai: England captain Harry Brook admitted that dropping Sanju Samson early in his innings proved costly as India secured a seven-run win in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Samson was batting on 15 when Brook spilled a difficult overhead catch at mid-on off Jofra Archer. The India opener had already struck a six off Archer and looked to be gaining confidence despite having been troubled by the pacer during the England tour.

The missed chance allowed Samson to settle in and he went on to play a decisive innings of 89 off 42 balls, helping India post 253 on the board. The total eventually proved enough despite a spirited chase led by Jacob Bethell.

“Catchers win matches, don't they? Unfortunately it didn't stay in my hands. It's just one of those things. He played a very good innings and arguably won them the game,” Brook said at the post-match press conference.