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Team India got the better of England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. India delivered a commanding performance and defeated the English side to book their spot in the all-important final of the exciting tournament. India will now face South Africa in the summit clash on June 29.
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav shine with the bat
After being put into bat by England, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, scoring a vital 57 off 39 balls. Despite early wickets, Sharma’s innings, laced with 6 fours and 2 sixes, set the tone for India’s innings. India’s middle order, particularly Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, contributed crucial runs to guide their team to a competitive total of 171/7 in 20 overs. Suryakumar’s composed 47 off 36 balls, along with Pandya’s explosive 23 off 13, ensured that India maintained a steady run rate. Contributions from Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 9) and a few handy run🍌s from the tailenders pushed the score further, putting England under pressure.
England’s bowling unit, led by Chris Jordan‘s impressive figures of 3/37 in 3 overs, managed to restrict India’s aggressive batters at crucial junctures. Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid each picked up a wicket, but India’s consistent batting left England chasing a challenging target.
England falter in the chase
In response, England’s batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Openers Philip Salt and Jos Buttler got off to a shaky start, with Salt falling early for 5. Although Buttler attempted to stabilize the innings with a quick 23 off 15 balls, England kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Harry Brook top-scored with 25 off 19, bu𒅌t his efforts were in v♏ain as the rest of the lineup failed to offer significant resistance.
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav dominate
India’s spinners, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, were the stars of the bowling innings, both claiming three wickets each. Axar’s 3/23 in 4 overs and Kuldeep’s 3/19 in 4 overs dismantled England’s middle and lower order. Jasprit Bumrah also chipped in with 2 wickets for 12 runs in his 2.4 overs, while Jadeja and Arshdeep Singh kept the pressure on with economical spells.
India’s dominant win
India eventually bowled out England for just 103 in 16.4 overs, securing a resounding 68-run victory. This comprehensive win not only highlighted India’s batting depth but also their formidable bowling attack. Axar’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award, marking a memorable day for the Indian team as they marched confidently into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Bowling, batting, fielding, tactics. What a performance team india �ꦓ�🇳
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
March int🌊o the final. Commanding. Ov༺erwhelming performance
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Clinical display by team India today. Batters made the pitch look much better than it was before bowlers came and completely annihilated England. Well played 👏🏻🇮🇳 Two unbeaten teams in t🤡he final, gonna be a cracker!
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Kuldeep took one more. And the margin was ♔bigger. We shall take that ♓🤩��
Two undefeated tea🅰ms meet in the f♕inals on Saturday 😇
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
India thrash England by 68 runs:
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐒 🫶🥹
India see you on, 29th June 🇮🇳💙
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
In men's T20 WCs
Only the 2nd time, a team won a knockout after put tꦑo bat first.
Sri Lanka🇱🇰 v WI, 2009
India🇮🇳 v ENG, 2024*— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
T20I WORLD CUP FINAL 2024:
🚨 INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA AT BARBADOS 🚨
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Back-to-back World Cup finals. Captain Rohit 🔜Sharma 🔥🇮🇳
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Defeat in Guyana.
We exit the 2024 T20 World𒁏 Cup at the semi-fi𝓀nal stage. |
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
♚𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂�♒� 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒! 🥳
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Congratulations Indian Cricket team
Poor performance England
No competition at all
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
Well played Team India. Another exceptional performance. All the best for the final. Let's hope the trophy drought comes to an end on June 29.
— Akshat (@Akshat_Cricket)
Jasprit Bumr♎ah at the top and the bottom and Kuldeep Yadav in the middle. This is an incredibly formidabl🌳e Indian attack, even if that statement does sound a bit racy
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Yesss! We’re into the finals 🎉🎉
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
Complete domination from India in Guyana, inflicting aℱ 68-run thrashing on England to set up a T20 ꦚWorld Cup final vs South Africa in Barbados
India totally outplayed and outclassed the defending champions – and will take some stopping on Saturday
— Matt Roller (@mroller98)
