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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - England won the toss and choose to bowl first
India beat England by 68 runs
Rain threat looms large over the second semi-final. In case of a washout, India will go through as they finished higher on the Super 8 table.
We are backing India to win the semi-final and advance to the finals of the World T20.
Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 30.3°C|Partly cloudy |
The stage is set for a high-stakes clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals. Undefeated Team India will face off against the reigning champions, England, at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27th. India has showcased remarkable consistency throughout the tournament, remaining unblemished in their pursuit of glory. Conversely, England's path to the semifinals has been less straightforward, marked by defeats to Australia and South Africa in the group stages and Super 8, respectively. This encounter promises to be a compelling test of India's dominance against England's batting might.
110/8 in 20.0 5.5
111/3 in 18.2 6.06
India have reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup courtesy of three consecutive and comprehensive wins in the Super 8s, the last of which came against Australia.
Asked to bat first, India took on the initiative by smashing 205-5 in their 20 overs. Leading the charge was captain Rohit Sharma, whose blistering knock of 92 runs from a mere 41 deliveries propelled India forward at a staggering strike rate of 224.39. Despite the favorable batting conditions, India's bowling attack displayed remarkable resilience, restricting the Australian side to a modest 181 runs with 7 wickets down.
The other batters chipped in with valuable contributions. Hardik Pandya’s 27* off 17 balls and Suryakumar Yadav’s 31 off 16 were the notable efforts.
India’s batting in the World Cup hasn’t been dependent on individual performances. Every batsman has looked to play aggressively from the start and has chipped in with quick cameos. The bowlers have then done their job.
In this semi-final, we can expect the same batting approach from this strong batting unit. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to provide a quick start. Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav can be the game-changers for India in the middle-overs. Hardik Pandya has also been in excellent form as a finisher and has been striking it at 145.
Among the bowlers, it will again be Jasprit Bumrah who is expected to deliver. The fast bowler has picked up 11 wickets this tournament at a phenomenal economy of just 4.08. His overs at the start and the death might well decide the game.
Leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is the other main threat India have in their ranks. He is a genuine wicket-taker and can take out important batters in the middle overs.
Let’s not forget about Arshdeep Singh, who has bowled brilliantly in the last couple of weeks. The left-arm fast bowler has picked up 15 wickets in the tournament at an economy of 7.41. However, he is inexperienced and the English batters are likely to target him.
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
After encountering initial difficulties, England has demonstrably improved their performance, currently finding themselves in their fourth consecutive semi-final. While they secured comfortable victories against the West Indies and the United States in the Super 8s, a narrow loss to South Africa prevented an undefeated run. Nevertheless, their recent upswing in form makes them a dangerous opponent.
Jos Buttler's blistering 83* off 38 balls against USA has him in top form at a crucial juncture for England. His opening partnership with Salt holds promise for a strong total against India. While Buttler's heroics in the previous semi-final against India (80 runs off 49 balls) will give him confidence, navigating a spin-friendly wicket this time will be a much tougher test.
Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook have also started to find form and may play a vital role in the middle order in this game.
Moeen Ali and Liam Livingstone haven’t really gotten going and this might hurt England if they lose some early wickets.
England's bowling attack is looking sharp with the return of Jofra Archer, who is currently the team’s joint-highest wicket-taker with 9 wickets at an economy of 9. He'll be joined by fellow fast bowlers Chris Jordan and Sam Curran, forming a formidable pace trio. If Archer can take out a few early wickets, then the pressure will be on India.
Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone will take care of the spin duties. Rashid has been in top form as well and should be able to keep the Indian batters in check.
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
The Providence Stadium pitch is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the surface may initially assist seam bowlers with its variable bounce, its slower nature is likely to favor spin later in the innings. Batters can’t simply slog and get away with it. They will need to show some application and smarts to get the runs.
Thundershowers are expected in Guyana on the morning of the match, which means we can have a delayed start. If the rain is persistent, we might end up having a shortened game or a total washout. Remember, there is no reserve day for this semi-final. In the event of a washout, India will go through to the finals as they finished higher on the Super 8 table.
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The average first innings score at Providence Stadium in T20Is is just 133. The highest total posted here is England’s 191-5 against West Indies in the 2010 World T20. In this year’s World Cup, the highest total posted here is Afghanistan’s 183-5 versus Uganda. A total of around 160 will be par here in the second semi-final.
Both teams will be looking to field first in this game as there is a threat of rain on the day of the match. Batting second allows a team to chase a set target, potentially requiring fewer runs if rain shortens the match. This can be advantageous as the Duckworth-Lewis method can favor the team batting second depending on the amount of overs bowled.
India have won three of their last five T20Is against England. However, the last time these two sides met in this format was the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup, which England won handsomely by 10 wickets. England know how to win the big games in recent years, and can spoil India's party once again. Having said that, they haven’t been consistent in this tournament, and their batting hasn’t looked that sharp. India, on the other hand, have been strong in all the departments and have reached this stage undefeated. On a slower track, India will be favorites to win as their spin bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, can wreck havoc.
England’s batting stars can still pull off a win, but we reckon India are looking stronger overall and will take their revenge for the 2022 T20 World Cup loss.
We are backing India to win the semi-final and advance to the finals of the World T20.
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