IND vs ENG: England cricket took a humorous jab at India following the confirmation of their semi-final clash in the 2024 T20 World Cup on June 24th. India secured their place in the final four at St. Lucia after defeating Australia to top Group 1. Rohit Sharma’s impressive 92-run innings guided India to a formidable total of 205 runs in their 20 overs. Despite a spirited effort from Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, India managed to regain control in the latter part of Australia’s chase.
Anyone know what happened last time? 🤔
🗓️ June 27
⏰ 3.30pm (UK)
🏟️ Guyana National Stadium#EnglandCricket | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/oNmHh7quAx— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 24, 2024
In the end, India clinched victory by a margin of 24 runs to set up a semi-final showdown with England in Guyana. The defending champions faced a tough path to reach the semi-finals. Initially, they relied on Australia’s win over Scotland in the group stages to advance to the Super 8s. Following a strong showing against West Indies, England faltered against South Africa and needed a convincing victory over the USA to secure their spot. Jos Buttler’s aggressive batting proved decisive as he dominated the USA bowlers to ensure England’s qualification.
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England took to Twitter after the match was confirmed, teasing about what had transpired the last time the two teams met in a T20 World Cup semi-final.
England cricket playfully asked, “Anyone know what happened last time?”
What happened in IND vs ENG match last time
The last time India faced England in a T20 World Cup semi-final was in 2022. India posted a target of 169 runs with Hardik Pandya scoring 63 and Virat Kohli contributing 50. However, England’s Alex Hales and Jos Buttler dominated India’s bowling attack, chasing down the target of 170 runs in just 16 overs, winning the match by 10 wickets.
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