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IND vs ENG: We are in for big games as the T20 World Cup 2024 has reached its business end. Four teams have qualified for the semifinals and will be facing each other. India and Afghanistan made it through from Group 1, while South Africa and England qualified from Group 2. The first semifinal will take place on Wednesday between Afghanistan and South Africa in Trinidad, followed by the second semifinal between India and England at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
The winner of both matches will play in the final. This game will be very important for both teams, while some feel that whoever wins this game will win the tournament. England are looking to defend their title, while India are desperate to win an ICC event. But this will be the second straight time that India and England will face each other in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup edition. They also played the semifinal of the 2022 edition in Australia.
T20 World Cup 2024: What happened when India and England met in T20 World Cup semifinal last time.
India vs England Semi-final – 1st Innings
The India vs England semifinal in the 2022 edition took place at the Adelaide Oval, and it was a nightmare for Team India. It started with England winning the toss and deciding to bowl first. India didn’t have a great start, and KL Rahul (5 off 5) got out in the second over. Rohit Sharma played a rusty innings of 27 off 28 and got out. Suryakumar Yadav also got out cheaply after making 14 off 10. India were 75/3 in 11.2 overs. Then, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya added 51 runs for the fourth wicket. Virat made 50 off 40 balls. Hardik took the innings together and scored a 33-ball 63. India finished with 168/6.
India: 168/6 in 20 overs (Chris Jordan – 4/43)
Virat Kohli (50 off 40) and Hardik Pandya (63 off 33)
India vs England Semi-final – 2nd Innings
Chasing the target, England didn’t back down and started the chase aggressively with a 13-run first over. Both English openers added 50 runs in just 4.5 overs and were 63/0 after the first powerplay. They pushed India back in the first six overs, and the Indian bowlers didn’t have a clue. Alex Hales struck his half-century off 28 balls, while Jos Buttler made a 36-ball 50. They were 98/0 in the first ten overs, and it was clear that England were winning. The English team reached the target and made 170/0 in 16 overs, making a big statement with a 10-wicket win over the mighty Indian side. Buttler made 80* off 49, while Alex Hales scored 86* off 47. With that, England made it to the finals and won it against Pakistan.
England: 170/0 in 14 Overs
Jos Butter (80* off 49, with 9 fours and 3 sixes)
Alex Hales (86* off 47, with 4 fours and 7 sixes)
