New Delhi. India defeated England by 68 runs in a thrilling semi-final match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to field first, but the decision eventually backfired. India scored a strong total of 171 runs, while England were bowled out for just 103 runs in 16.4 overs. This win put India in the final, where they will face South Africa.
Great win for India
The credit for Team India’s spectacular victory goes largely to its bowlers, who played a key role in ensuring victory. After being invited to bat first, India managed to post a challenging score despite the interruption due to rain.
India had set a target of 172 runs
England’s decision to bowl first looked beneficial initially. However, India’s batting line-up made the most of the opportunity, with skipper Rohit Sharma scoring 57 and Suryakumar Yadav contributing 47 runs. Despite the innings being delayed due to rain several times, India managed to reach 171 runs, thanks to contributions from Hardik Pandya (23 runs) and Ravindra Jadeja (17 runs).
India remains unbeaten 😤
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England’s batting line-up collapses
Chasing a target of 172, England’s innings got off to a disastrous start. The fall of skipper Jos Buttler’s wicket saw half the team back in the pavilion at 50 runs. Jos Buttler managed to score 23 runs while Harry Brook contributed 25 runs. By the 15th over, England were struggling at 86 for 8, making it almost impossible to score the remaining runs in the next 5 overs. India’s stunning win has set the stage for a thrilling final against South Africa. The team’s balanced performance, especially the superb performance of their bowlers, has filled fans and players with confidence as they aim to lift the T20 World Cup trophy.