In a thrilling semi-final clash, Captain Rohit Sharma's resilient half-century and the dynamic duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel led India to a commanding 68-run victory over England, securing their spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. The match, held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, saw India dominate both with the bat and the ball. Rohit Sharma once again proved his mettle, anchoring India's innings with a crucial half-century. His composed knock helped India post a competitive total of 171/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Rohit's performance set the stage for India's bowlers to showcase their prowess.
India's Bowling Brilliance
England's chase began on a shaky note, losing key wickets early. Axar Patel provided the first breakthrough, dismissing Jos Buttler in the fourth over. Axar's sensational spell continued as he claimed wickets off the first balls of his subsequent overs, sending Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali back to the pavilion.
Jasprit Bumrah added to England's woes by removing Phil Salt in the fifth over. Kuldeep Yadav joined the wicket-taking frenzy, capturing the crucial wicket of Sam Curran in the ninth over. England's batting lineup crumbled under pressure, losing half their side before reaching 50 runs.
India's Road to the Final
With this comprehensive victory, India advanced to the final of the T20 World Cup, where they will face South Africa. The title clash is scheduled for Saturday at the iconic Kensington Oval. India's all-round performance in the semi-final has set the stage for an exciting finale.
Stay tuned for all the action and updates from the T20 World Cup final.
