India vs England T20 World Cup Second Semi Final Clash: Preview and Analysis
India will face England in the second semi final of 2024 T20 World Cup at Guyana. The winner will face South Africa in the final.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, India is undefeated, while England has made it to the semifinals after some rough patches.
Match details
England vs India, 2nd semi-final
Guyana, June 27, 10.30am local time
Big Picture
The most compelling genesis stories all begin with a severe trauma. The story of England’s recovery from their humiliation in Adelaide during the 2015 ODI World Cup is widely known. It involved a willingness to take risks, a willingness to let go of inhibitions, faith in a new generation led by a few wise old heads, and the achievement of rewards that were almost unimaginable during the old mindset’s dominance, including the concurrent 50-and 20-over World Cups.
Who knows where England’s story line will end up? It’s certainly not what it was during their shoddy 50-over defense against India last year, nor during their cautious Caribbean tour, which has been largely driven by their harsh treatment of Associate opponents.
What is certain, though, is that India’s nadir and England’s arc collided in Adelaide in November 2022 as they traveled to win their second world title. Similar to 2015, following that ten-wicket thumping in the T20 World Cup semi-final, there was a sense that the squad was so engrossed in its home-soil supremacy that it had forgotten to account for foreign circumstances. It was clear that something needed to change immediately, and judging by India’s unwavering (albeit unrewarded) response, it has.
This, however, is a tantalizing taste test of India’s new techniques. Their ten-year run of success in ICC events appears inescapable at some point, but then again, they likely thought it was already ended after coasting to the 50-over final in Ahmedabad last year.
Even while Ben Stokes’ experience in Kolkata in 2016 played a significant role in England’s success afterward, the agony of that defeat by Australia undoubtedly strengthened India’s resolve as they prepare to face another international competition. In a knockout situation, nobody should anticipate an easy ride, especially if the pursuit of win has taken over the means of getting there.
However, England has recently been overcome with a very different feeling. Their years of white-ball bottom-feeding had not made the fear of failure a particularly familiar bedfellow, but with so much silverware at stake, they appeared immobilized by anxiety during the 50-over World Cup and again in their meaningless group-stage defeat to the now-absent Australians in Barbados.
Now, though, you have to ask yourself if a fourth straight T20 World Cup semi-final, which was the very lowest the team could have hoped for, could have a different effect on a set of players who obviously understand what it takes to win. South Africa and Afghanistan, on the other side of the draw, have never won a World Cup at all; India hasn’t won one since 2011. It is still possible that England will compete for a third title in five years.
Australia has made a living off of proving that experience with the particular pressures of knockout competitions counts for anything. However, a strong urge to validate a long-standing argument also exists. One position will have to give way, assuming the rain keeps away. Whatever happens, it promises to be a captivating story.
Form guide
India WWWWW (last five completed T20Is, most recent first)
England WLWWW
Spotlight on Rohit, Buttler, Rashid, Kuldeep
The impact of the two captains, who are both opening batsmen and legendary figures in their own right and who have found a vein of form that might determine their team’s future, cannot be understated in a match with this much at stake.
In his crushing of Australia in St Lucia, Rohit Sharma did just that. He literally threw caution to the wind in his well-planned attack on Mitchell Starc, plunging headlong into his daily tasks in the unrestrained style that has been his hallmark since that infamously reserved performance in Adelaide in 2022.
The most significant legacy Rohit will leave as captain may possibly turn out to be his deliberate shattering of India’s milestone-oriented template, particularly if he manages to win the trophy that has eluded his nation since the man was a rookie in 2007.
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While Jos Buttler hasn’t given up on his ability to establish himself in any given innings—and his partnership with Phil Salt greatly aids in this regard—his devastating 83 from 38 balls against the USA was the kind of range-hitting performance that his England teams have become accustomed to producing in the nets.
Perhaps more than any other modern great, Buttler is a mood player; when things don’t go according to plan, as they often do when it comes to the World Cup, he can descend into profound reflection, but when his head is in the right place, he can achieve incredible heights. It seems as though the possibility of winning back-to-back T20 crowns is motivating him at the moment. He is two games away from doing so.
But two wristspinners in total control of their individual games will stand in the path of both men and their teams. After beginning the 2022 T20 World Cup a little tentatively in the group stage, Adil Rashid emerged as England’s main bowler in the knockout stages, returning a combined analysis of 3 for 42 in eight overs against India and Pakistan. He has since developed into the tournament with an impeccable command of flight, pace, and variation, with his googly rarely missing its mark.
But up against him is the similarly cunning Kuldeep Yadav, whose unique skill as a left-arm wristspinner offers him more ability to twist the unsuspecting, as England’s Test team found out to their detriment earlier this year in India. Buttler’s personal record against Kuldeep, which stands at 87 runs off 63 deliveries with three wickets in as many T20s, illustrates the threat that player may bring.
Team News
India has known the entire tournament that a semi-final against Guyana was imminent if they could take the necessary action in the Super Eight. They appear ready to take advantage of the Providence conditions, having successfully transitioned to a spin-heavy lineup after winning their US-based group stage. When needed, Hardik Pandya’s role as the third seamer offers possibilities, thus an unaltered starting eleven is undoubtedly in the works.
India (probable 11): 1. Rohit Sharma (capt), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Rishabh Pant (wk), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Ravindra Jadeja, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Jasprit Bumrah.
England, on the other hand, would be inclined to adjust the lineup that worked effectively for them during the Super Eight, figuring that four seamers is at least one more than the circumstances will allow.
Tom Hartley is a backup left-arm spin option, but he is unlikely to be risked right now given England’s failure to give him a debut in their rain-affected home series against Pakistan. More likely is an extension of their batting lineup, as they believe that six front-line bowlers will be more than adequate. Ben Duckett’s shown skill in turning circumstances makes him a desirable inclusion, even though Will Jacks does provide an extra spin option.
England (probable 11): 1. Jos Buttler (capt & wk), 2. Phil Salt, 3. Will Jacks/Ben Duckett, 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Sam Curran, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Chris Jordan/Reece Topley.
Pitch and Conditions
Throughout the T20 World Cup, Guyana has shown to be a difficult place to score runs, averaging 14.67 and having a run rate of 6.20. These figures include the two crushing losses for Uganda, but they also have Afghanistan bowling out defending champion New Zealand for just 75 runs.
In this competition, spin has been a major weapon in Providence. In five prior games, spin has claimed 27 wickets at a strike-rate of 17.1, bettered only by Arnos Vale in St. Vincent among regular venues.
The ICC cited inadequate travel time prior to Saturday morning’s final in Barbados, therefore unlike the first semi-final in Trinidad, there will be no reserve day for this match. However, there are 250 minutes of extra time to play with because the match is scheduled to begin at 10.30am, so unless it rains a lot throughout the day, a game of some kind should be conceivable. A match will consist of 10 overs each side at the very least.
In the event that the game is rained out, India advances to the championship game after winning their Super Eight group.
Key Stats
England’s only other completed Twenty20 International at Providence Stadium in Guyana was a 2010 T20 World Cup opening match loss to the West Indies. There won’t be any second chances this time around, even though they rallied to win the title (following an escape versus Ireland at the same stadium due to rain).
India still has a strong overall head-to-head record versus England in T20Is, with 12 victories and 11 losses in their previous 23 meetings—a testament to their competitiveness even after that disastrous semi-final two years ago.
Rohit Sharma (4165) surged over Virat Kohli (4103) to the top of the run-scoring leaderboard in Twenty20 Internationals with his game-winning 92 against Australia.
Rohit Sharma on Semi-Final Pressure: ‘Everyone Knows… No Need to Keep Repeating It’
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, highlights the importance of preserving a composed team atmosphere and depending on seasoned players as they prepare for their match against England in the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal.
Rohit Sharma emphasizes the need of approaching India’s match against England in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final in Providence, Guyana, as if it were any other.
Sharma said, “We want to play this game like any other game.” It’s a semi-final, as everyone is aware, but we don’t want to keep bringing it up. It’s critical to keep our attention on the game and not on the past.
This game is a replay of the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, in which India lost to England in Adelaide by a significant margin of 10 wickets.
Sharma highlights the players’ clear thinking and strong sense of teamwork. “Everyone in our group is feeling positive. As a team, we’re playing well and supporting one another’s accomplishments. Throughout the competition, we have experienced pressure, but we have responded well by remaining committed to our short-term objectives.
He emphasizes the significance of making snap decisions while on the field. You won’t be able to make the appropriate decisions on the field if you overthink things. Now that we’ve talked sufficiently about everyone’s roles, it’s time to trust our own judgment and move on.
In 2017 T20 World Cup, both sides will be competing in Providence for the first time, thus it will be important to examine the conditions as soon as possible. “Knowing the circumstances is essential,” Sharma stated. “We must work as a cohesive team, not just launching into things with a one-size-fits-all strategy,”
When considering India’s aggressive batting strategy, Sharma cited their Super Eight victory over Bangladesh as an example. It’s critical to play fearlessly. We had a great total and everyone contributed, so the match versus Bangladesh was ideal. We must take this strategy, with each player doing their part to get the required score.
He mentioned the bowling strategy as well. Bowling isn’t about the performance of a single player. Even though you might only get to bowl one or two overs at a time, those overs must be tight in order to put the other bowlers under pressure.
Sharma reiterated at the end that the team should concentrate on responsibilities rather than individual performance. “Our message is very clear: concentrate on your part and what you can do to help. That’s how our team will accomplish our objectives.
