Unbeaten India (IND) take on the defending champions England (ENG) in the semi-final 2 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The two pre-tournament favourites will face each other at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on Thursday, June 27.
India have won six games so far in the marquee event. Their match against Canada in the first round was abandoned due to a wet outfield. In the Super Eight stage, they notched up comprehensive wins against Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia.
Meanwhile, England’s opening fixture ended without a result against Scotland before they suffered a defeat to Australia. Their hopes of progressing beyond the first round were dwindling at one point but they managed to bounce back strongly and make the cut for the Super Eights. Jos Buttler’s men suffered a defeat versus South Africa but wins against West Indies and the USA helped them seal a spot in the semis.
India and England faced each other in the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The Three Lions emerged victorious by 10 wickets. However, fans can expect a much closer affair this time, with India being slight favourites considering their recent form.
Match Details
Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast & Streaming |
India vs England, Semi-Final 2 | Providence Stadium, Guyana | Thursday, June 27, 8:00 PM IST | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report and Conditions
Five games have been played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana in the T20 World Cup 2024. The average first innings score is 146. Three games have been won by teams batting first, while two have been won by chasing teams. Chasing can be difficult at this venue as the pitch slows down considerably as the game progresses.
Also Check: India vs England Live Score, Semi-final 2
Head-to-Head Record
Matches | Won by India | Won by England | Tied | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
23 | 12 | 11 | 00 | 00 | September 19, 2007 | November 10, 2022 |
IND vs ENG Probable Playing 11
India
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
England
Jos Buttler (C & WK), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
Probable Best Performers of the match
Probable Best Batter: Rohit Sharma
The Indian skipper played a scintillating knock against Australia in the last game. In just 41 balls, he amassed 92 runs, hitting seven fours and eight sixes. Rohit Sharma smashed four sixes off a Mitchell Starc over to mesmerise the cricket fraternity. Indian fans will hope for another blistering start from the right-handed batter against England.
Probable Best Bowler: Jasprit Bumrah
The right-arm pacer has been in splendid form so far in the T20 World Cup 2024. He has taken 11 wickets from six matches at an average of 8.55. His economy rate is a miserly 4.09. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to get a good amount of help from the surface in Guyana and England batters will have to bring their A-game to the fore to counter him.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
India win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 40-50
IND: 160-170
India win the match
Scenario 2
England win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 45-55
ENG: 160-170
England win the match
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.