India Secures Final Spot in T20 World Cup 2024 by Defeating England in Semi-Final 2

India has secured a spot in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 by defeating England in Semi-Final 2, setting up a showdown against South Africa. England won the toss and chose to bowl first in the match which took place in Guyana.

The semi-final match was held at Providence Stadium in Guyana, where the winner would face off against South Africa in the final on June 29. In the first semi-final, South Africa secured their place in the final by defeating Afghanistan.

India and South Africa will now compete in a highly anticipated final match, promising an exciting contest for cricket fans.

As per ICC‘s 250-minute rule, no overs will be reduced until 12:10 AM IST. In case a 10-overs game cannot be completed due to rain, India will advance to the final.

The match was briefly delayed due to rain, but the groundstaff worked to prepare the field for play. The covers were removed, and the ground was dried under the sun.

In the match, India scored 65/2 in 8 overs, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge with an unbeaten 37* and Suryakumar Yadav contributing 13*.

Captain Rohit Sharma and the aggressive batsman Suryakumar Yadav were steering the Indian innings in a crucial encounter, but rain once again halted play.

India lost two quick wickets early on, with Virat Kohli‘s poor form visible once again, along with the quick dismissal of Rishabh Pant.

India’s run machine Virat Kohli, along with Rishabh Pant and pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj, amused the crowd by playing football on the ground. It is reported that the ground will soon be ready for the match.

Groundsmen are continuously at work to dry the field, with an update from Guyana stating that umpires will inspect the ground at 8:30 PM IST before making a decision on the toss.

Rain drizzle is back in Guyana, with groundsmen covering the field. Stay tuned here for the latest updates.

After the rain stopped, covers are being removed, and groundsmen are actively preparing the field. The match is expected to start soon.

Rain caused a delay in the toss between India and England. Keep watching for the latest updates.

Indian cricket fans will have their eyes on star batsman Virat Kohli, who has scored 72*, 89*, and 50 runs in the last three T20 World Cup semi-finals. Kohli holds a better record in the knockout stage.

The pitch in Guyana is considered ideal for spin bowlers, where turn is expected to play a significant role. Hence, India will look to field their spin trio to cause trouble for the English batsmen.

The Indian team has been unbeaten so far in the tournament, with all players in top form, especially Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav. Axar Patel has also impressed with his performances.

Throughout all formats of the game, a total of 18 T20 International matches have been played in Guyana National Stadium, where the team batting second has won more matches. The analysis shows 9 wins for the team batting second, 6 wins for the team batting first, and 3 matches ending without a result.

Semi-Final 2 will be played in Guyana at the Providence Stadium, also known as the Guyana National Stadium. Spin usually plays a significant role at this venue. Hence, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel could be crucial for today’s match to trouble the English batsmen.

India will aim to maintain their winning streak and secure a spot in the final, with Rohit Sharma not making any changes to the team lineup.

Indian Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.

England Playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.

Indian cricket fans can watch the India vs. England T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final match on the Star Sports network. The match can be viewed with English commentary on Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports 3 HD channels, while Hindi commentary is available on Star Sports 3 HD channel. The match will start at 8 PM IST.