India vs England, the second semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024, is set to be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on 27th June 2024 from 8:00 PM IST. The match became official after the victories of South Africa over West Indies and India over Australia in their respective Super 8 Groups. India is in Group 1 of Super 8 and has topped the table in that. On the other hand, England is number 2 in Group 2. This means that both teams will come face to face on 27th June to decide one of the finalists of the T20 World Cup 2024.
South Africa has topped Group 2 and has also qualified for the semi-finals. On the other hand, the last spot for the semi-final is still up for grabs. Australia lost against both India and Afghanistan in Group 1 and is in a precarious situation. It all depends on the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh for both Australia and Afghanistan. Anyways, getting back to the semi-final 2, the match between the two behemoths of limited overs format of the game. We have covered the pitch report for Providence Stadium in Guyana for the semi-final clash here. Also, discover how the weather is going to behave during the game.
India vs England, Semi-Final 2, T20 World Cup 2024: Providence Stadium, Guyana Pitch Report
In the upcoming semi-final match between India and England at Providence Stadium in Guyana, spectators could witness a low-scoring affair. The pitch conditions are anticipated to be extremely sluggish, posing significant challenges for batsmen to accumulate runs. This means that batsmen might find it difficult to time their shots and generate scoring opportunities due to the slow nature of the pitch.
Such conditions often favour the bowlers, as the ball tends to grip and turn, making it harder for batsmen to play their shots freely. As a result, we may see a keen contest between the bowlers of both teams, focusing on accuracy and variations to exploit the pitch conditions at Providence Stadium. The outcome of the match could heavily depend on which team adapts better to the challenging batting conditions and manages to put up a competitive total or successfully chase a modest target. A score of 130 or above in the first innings is going to be a good total to defend on this pitch.
India vs England, Semi-Final 2, T20 World Cup 2024: Providence Stadium, Guyana Weather Forecast
There’s a high chance of heavy rain affecting the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27. According to the weather forecast, there’s an 88 percent probability of significant rainfall on the match day. If this prediction holds true, the India vs England semi-final might get cancelled due to rain.
For India, a washout wouldn’t be a problem as they would automatically qualify for the final. This is because India finished at the top of their group, while England finished as the second-ranked team. Therefore, if rain prevents any play in the semi-final, India will advance to the final without needing to play the match.
Also Read: England Cricket Team T20 Stats: Most Runs, Most Wickets, Highest Score and More
India vs England, Semi-Final 2, T20 World Cup 2024: Squads
India: 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: 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
Where to Watch India vs England, Semi-Final 2, T20 World Cup 2024?
You can watch the live on Star Sports Network TV Channels or stream for free online on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.
