T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Highlights: India Crush England by 68 Runs, Set to Face South Africa in Final
T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Highlights India Crush England
T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final Highlights: India Crush England by 68 Runs, Set to Face South Africa in Final
India beat England by 68 runs to reach the final of the thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Batting first, India scored 171 runs for 7 wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs off 40 balls which included six fours and a six. His innings were crucial in providing India with a strong foundation while Surya Kumar Yadav played a key supporting role, scoring 47 runs off 35 balls with five fours and a six.
The middle order saw the contribution of Hardik Pandya, who added 29 runs off 18 balls, which included three fours and a six. Despite England’s efforts to contain the runs, Chris Jordan emerged as the standout bowler with 3 for 32 in his four overs. However, the Indian batsmen managed to keep the scoreboard ticking with a great rotation of strikes and occasional boundaries.
Chasing a target of 172, England’s batting line-up collapsed under pressure, being bowled out for just 103 in 16.4 overs. Led by Akshar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian bowlers overwhelmed the English batsmen. Patel’s spell was particularly devastating, as he took 3 wickets for 20 runs and decimated the English top order. Kuldeep Yadav also shone with the ball, taking 3 for 25 and crossing the milestone of 200 T20I wickets. England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales, who were expected to get off to a strong start, failed to form a substantial partnership. Buttler was out for 14 and Hales could manage just 18 before falling prey to Yadav.
The victory will set up a thrilling match against South Africa at Kensington Oval, Barbados on June 29. Both teams have shown exceptional form throughout the tournament and are unbeaten so far, setting the stage for an epic final. With Rohit Sharma’s 5000 T20I runs and Kuldeep Yadav’s 200 T20I wickets, India’s confidence is at an all-time high as they look to lift their first T20 World Cup trophy since 2007. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis of T20 World. Cup 2024 final, where India and South Africa will compete for the title.
