India booked their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final with a commanding 68-run victory over England in the second semi-final held in Guyana. Captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a crucial half-century, and India’s spinners dismantled England’s batting line-up to set up a thrilling final against South Africa in Barbados.
Key Highlights
- Rohit’s Leadership: Rohit Sharma’s calm and composed leadership has been pivotal for India throughout the tournament.
- Crucial Knock: Rohit Sharma top-scored with a well-compiled half-century.
- Spin Magic: India’s spinners, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja, took six crucial wickets, restricting England to just 103 runs.
- Solid Total: India posted a challenging total of 171/7, thanks to key contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and other middle-order batsmen.
- Emphatic Victory: India won by 68 runs, showcasing their dominance and setting up a final clash against South Africa.
Match Details
- Match: 2nd Semi-Final, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
- Date: June 27, 2024
- Venue: Providence, Guyana
- Result: India won by 68 runs
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 171/7 | 20 | Won by 68 runs |
| England | 103 | 16.4 |
Player Of the Match
India’s Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance in the semi-final against England. Patel’s precise bowling figures of 3/23 played a crucial role in restricting England to just 103 runs, paving the way for India’s emphatic 68-run victory.
| Player | Team | Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | IND | 3/23 |
Axar’s contributions with the ball were instrumental in India’s dominant display, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure.
India Remain Unbeaten Set to Face South Africa in T20 World Cup Final
India continues their unbeaten streak and will face South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados. The highly anticipated clash will determine the champion among the tournament’s two strongest teams.
India Innings
- Top Scorer: Rohit Sharma (50)
- Key Contribution: Suryakumar Yadav (47)
- Total: 171/7
England Innings
- Top Bowlers:
- Kuldeep Yadav (3/19)
- Axar Patel (3/23)
- Ravindra Jadeja (0/16)
- Total: 103
Rohit Sharma Message to the Team Ahead of the Final
Following the semi-final triumph, Rohit Sharma emphasized the importance of staying calm and composed as they head into the final against South Africa. The India captain wants his team to maintain the same mindset that has brought them success throughout the tournament.
Key Quotes from Rohit Sharma
- “We’ve been very calm as a team. We do understand the occasion (in the final), but for us, it’s important to keep calm and composed.”
- “That helps us make good decisions. We need to make good decisions through the 40 overs. In this game too, we were steady and calm, and didn’t panic too much. That has been the key for us.”
- “Yes, we do understand the occasion is important, but we need to play good cricket as well.”
With their focus firmly on maintaining composure, India will look to replicate their semi-final performance and add a second T20 World Cup trophy to their cabinet, having previously won the inaugural tournament in 2007.
Road to the Final
- Opponent: South Africa
- Date: June 29, 2024
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados
India’s journey to the final has been marked by clinical performances and strategic excellence, making them strong contenders to lift the trophy.