India vs England: Exciting Rematch in ICC T20 World Cup Semifinal
As India prepares to face England in the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup, former England cricketer Paul Collingwood believes India is in a strong position to win. The match, taking place in Guyana, is a rematch of the 2022 semifinal where England won decisively.
India’s Strengths
India’s team, led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, has shown great form. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are performing exceptionally well. Collingwood highlighted Bumrah’s impact, saying his pace and skill make a significant difference.
England’s Challenge
England, led by Jos Buttler, is also in excellent form. Collingwood noted that England tends to excel in knockout stages and plays without fear. The pitch conditions in Guyana will be crucial, with a flat pitch favoring England and a slow, turning pitch favoring India.
Recent Performances
In a recent match against Australia, Rohit Sharma’s 92 runs helped India secure a win. England is aiming to become the first men’s team to retain a T20 World Cup title, while India is seeking its first T20 World Cup win since 2007.
India Squad
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Hardik Pandya | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Virat Kohli | Suryakumar Yadav | Rishabh Pant |
| Sanju Samson | Shivam Dube | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Axar Patel | Kuldeep Yadav | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Arshdeep Singh | Jasprit Bumrah | Mohd. Siraj |
England Squad
| Jos Buttler (c) | Moeen Ali | Jofra Archer |
| Jonathan Bairstow | Harry Brook | Sam Curran |
| Ben Duckett | Tom Hartley | Will Jacks |
| Chris Jordan | Liam Livingstone | Adil Rashid |
| Phil Salt | Reece Topley | Mark Wood |
