India vs England Cricket Match: Full Scorecard, Highlights, and Analysis
India vs England – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Match Report
On June 27, 2024, India faced England in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Providence Stadium, Guyana. It was a high-stakes game with both teams vying for a spot in the final. India delivered a commanding performance to secure a resounding 68-run victory.
Match Overview:
- Toss: England won the toss and elected to bowl first, taking into account the spin-friendly conditions and rain interruptions that slightly delayed the match.
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana.
India’s Innings:
India posted a solid total of 171/7 in 20 overs, showcasing excellent batting in challenging conditions:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain): Anchored the innings with a crucial 53 off 38 balls.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Played an impactful knock, scoring 42 off 26 balls.
- England’s Chris Jordan was the standout bowler, picking up 3 wickets for 37 runs in his three overs.
England’s Chase:
England struggled against India’s spin-dominant bowling attack and were bowled out for a mere 103 in 16.4 overs:
- Top Scorer: Jos Buttler (23 off 15 balls).
- Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav: Were brilliant, each claiming three wickets. Patel also bagged the key wicket of Buttler.
- England’s collapse saw no significant partnerships, with only a late cameo from Jofra Archer (21 off 15 balls).
Key Highlights:
- India’s spinners thrived on the slow surface, with Axar Patel (3/23) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/19) dominating the middle overs.
- England’s batting struggled with poor shot selection, losing regular wickets.
- India became the first team since 2014 to defend a total successfully in a T20 World Cup knockout match.
Post-Match Reactions:
- Rohit Sharma (India Captain): Praised the team’s adaptability and credited the bowlers for executing their plans perfectly.
- Jos Buttler (England Captain): Admitted that India outplayed them, citing the extra 20-25 runs as crucial and commending India’s spinners.
India will now face South Africa in the final on June 29, aiming to secure their second T20 World Cup title. This dominant performance has set the stage for a thrilling finale.
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India vs England – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Scorecard
India Innings
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 53 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 139.47 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 42 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 161.54 |
| Shubman Gill | 18 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 138.46 |
| Hardik Pandya | 19 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 135.71 |
| Others | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | 7 | ||||
| Total | 171/7 (20 Overs) |
Bowling Highlights (England):
- Chris Jordan: 3/37 (3 overs)
- Liam Livingstone: 0/24 (4 overs)
England Innings
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (c & wk) | 23 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 153.33 |
| Harry Brook | 25 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 131.58 |
| Jofra Archer | 21 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 140.00 |
| Others | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | 2 | ||||
| Total | 103 All Out (16.4 Overs) |
Bowling Highlights (India):
- Axar Patel: 3/23 (4 overs)
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3/19 (4 overs)
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2/12 (2.4 overs)
Result: India won by 68 runs and advanced to the final.
Player of the Match: Likely to be a bowler, especially Axar or Kuldeep, based on impact.
