India Defeats England in T20 World Cup Semi-finals, Advances to Finals Against South Africa

India secured a remarkable victory against England in the second semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, advancing to the finals where they will compete against South Africa. The match was held at the Guyana National Stadium, where India displayed exceptional performance both in batting and bowling.

Chasing a target of 172 runs set by India, England struggled to build steady partnerships and eventually succumbed to the Indian bowlers, getting all out for 103 runs in 16.4 overs. Key contributions from players like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Jofra Archer were not enough to steer England to victory.

India’s bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah, proved to be too strong for the English side, with each player taking crucial wickets to dismantle the opposition. Axar Patel’s exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match title.

Having won the toss, India posted a challenging total of 171/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to a solid batting display from the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. While Chris Jordan picked up three wickets for England, the team’s overall performance fell short in the chase.

Despite rain interruptions and delayed start, the match eventually resumed at the Guyana National Stadium, witnessing intense competition between the two teams. India’s comprehensive victory has boosted their chances of ending an 11-year drought of an ICC trophy, as they gear up to face South Africa in the finals at Barbados.