India’s Big Win Over England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final
Dinesh Karthik Awards Rishabh Pant ‘Fielder of the Match’
In Providence, Guyana, former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik honored wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant with the ‘Fielder of the Match’ award after India’s 68-run victory over England in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final. This win brings India closer to ending their ICC trophy drought since 2013 and winning their first T20 World Cup since 2007.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of the medal ceremony, which takes place in the dressing room after each game. India fielding coach T Dilip praised the fielding efforts of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav. While announcing Pant’s name, Karthik said, ‘There are many stories in sport but there are not many better than to the person I am giving the medal to. What he’s gone through a year ago, I think six months ago, no one expected him to be in this team, not many would have expected him to play this sport this early, but for him to come out here and play the way he has done, all are very happy for him and he has made millions happy by just being on the field – Rishabh Pant.’
Match Recap
England, led by Jos Buttler, won the toss and chose to bowl against Rohit Sharma’s India. Rohit Sharma scored 57 runs from 39 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav added 47 runs from 36 balls, helping India reach 171/7. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with 23 and 17* runs, respectively. Chris Jordan led England’s bowling attack, taking three wickets for 37 runs in three overs.
During the run chase, England struggled and managed only 103 runs in 16.4 overs. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler were the standout batters for England, scoring 25 and 23 runs, respectively. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling attack, each taking three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah also took two wickets, helping India secure a 68-run win.
The final of the T20 World Cup will be a clash between the unbeaten teams, India and South Africa, in Barbados on Saturday.