In a thrilling semi-final clash at Providence Stadium, Guyana, India stormed into the T20 World Cup final with a resounding 68-run victory over defending champions England. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, India’s spinners exacted revenge for their 2022 World Cup nightmare, dismantling England’s batting lineup with precision.
After setting a competitive total of 171/7, bolstered by Rohit Sharma’s commanding fifty and vital cameos from Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja, India showcased exceptional bowling prowess. Axar Patel’s spellbinding 3-23 and Kuldeep Yadav’s pivotal 3-19 ripped through England’s batting order, sealing their fate at 103 all out.
The match saw early fireworks as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav’s partnership flourished, only to be broken by Adil Rashid. However, Hardik Pandya’s explosive cameo and Jadeja’s late contributions ensured India finished strong, setting a daunting target.
England’s chase started with promise, but Axar Patel’s pivotal wickets of Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow turned the tide in India’s favour. Kuldeep Yadav’s hat-trick of crucial dismissals further stifled England, leaving them reeling despite a brief resurgence from Harry Brook and Jofra Archer.
With this emphatic victory, India not only avenged their previous World Cup defeat but also marked a return to the T20 World Cup final after a decade. Their journey epitomizes resilience and skill, setting the stage for an electrifying final showdown against South Africa.
Brief Score:
India 171/7 (Rohit Sharma 57, Suryakumar Yadav 47; Chris Jordan 3-37)
England 103 all out (Harry Brook 25, Jos Buttler 23; Axar Patel 3-23, Kuldeep Yadav 3-19)
