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India continued their dominant run in their campaign to avenge past losses, delivering a resounding performance against England. In a crucial T20 World Cup semi-final clash held at Providence Stadium in Guyana, India emerged victorious by a comprehensive margin of 68 runs. The match, which was affected by rain interruptions, saw India set a challenging target of 172 runs after Skipper Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings of 57 runs. Supported by Suryakumar Yadav’s contribution of 47 runs, India posted a total of 171/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
England, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, faced a formidable Indian bowling attack. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav starred with the ball, each claiming three wickets to dismantle England’s batting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah also made an impact with two crucial dismissals. England struggled right from the start, losing key wickets early on, including Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, thanks to Reece Topley and Sam Curran’s efforts during the powerplay.
In their chase, England faltered significantly and were bundled out for just 103 runs in 16.4 overs, unable to cope with India’s disciplined bowling and strategic gameplay. The victory marked India’s seventh win in the tournament, underscoring their unbeaten streak and placing them in the final showdown against South Africa.
The post-match scene captured attention when a viral video showed Indian players congratulating the umpire after the game. However, there was a notable moment where the umpire unintentionally ignored Jasprit Bumrah, despite the bowler being right beside him, adding a touch of drama to the otherwise dominant performance by the Men in Blue.
With this win, India not only secured their place in the T20 World Cup final but also reaffirmed their status as one of the top contenders in the tournament. Their upcoming clash against South Africa promises to be a thrilling finale, showcasing the best of T20 cricket on the world stage.
