T20 World Cup 2024: India Beats England in Semi-Final to Reach Final After a Decade

In an exciting match at the T20 World Cup 2024, India defeated England, the defending champions, in the second semi-final. This thrilling game happened at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27, 2024. With a strong performance, India won by 68 runs and moved on to the final.

India remain unbeaten 😤

They face South Africa in the #T20WorldCup 2024 Final in Barbados. pic.twitter.com/DumMYKfQ29

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India Sets a Strong Score

India batted first and set a challenging score of 171/7 in their 20 overs. Captain Virat Kohli led the way with an impressive 57 runs from 39 balls. Suryakumar Yadav added to the total with a fast 47 runs. The Indian innings was bolstered by these crucial partnerships, and Hardik Pandya (23 off 13 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) provided valuable runs at the end.

India finish with 171/7 courtesy of a late blitz from Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel 👏#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG | 📝: https://t.co/o0yqcojxac pic.twitter.com/ZIQVDvQvB6

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England Struggles to Respond

When it was England’s turn to bat, they had a hard time keeping up with India’s disciplined bowling. Only Jofra Archer (20) and Harry Brook (25) managed to score notable runs as wickets kept falling. Indian bowlers Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav each took three wickets, preventing England from forming any significant partnerships.

Indian Bowlers Dominate

India’s bowlers were exceptional, keeping the run rate low and taking wickets at key moments. England’s batting lineup collapsed, and they were all out for 103 runs in 16.4 overs, giving India a decisive 68-run victory.

Indian bowlers on fire in Guyana 🔥

England are reeling at 39/3 in six overs with Axar Patel taking two quick wickets.#T20WorldCup | #INDvENG | 📝: https://t.co/OwF6FoWRbO pic.twitter.com/DSyOjG4crE

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With this win, India moves on to the T20 World Cup 2024 final, where they will face South Africa. This victory is a big achievement for the Indian team, who are eager to end their ICC title drought. The final is set to be an exciting match between two of the tournament’s top teams.

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