India will face the defending champions England in the 2nd semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Wednesday, June 26. This match is a repeat of the 2nd semifinal of the 2022 T20 World Cup at Adelaide Oval. Two years ago, Jos Buttler's England defeated India by 10 wickets on their way to winning their second T20 World Cup title. Now, India has a chance to seek revenge for that loss. Check these 8 players who can change this crucial game.
Virat Kohli, the king of world cricket, remains India's biggest match-winner along with Jasprit Bumrah. Although he is not in the best form this World Cup, he can still single-handedly winyou big matches, especially in crunch situations. He is due for a big inning, and this could be the match for him. Renowned for his consistency, Kohli's batting prowess will be crucial for India in the semi-final.
Jos Buttler is England’s biggest match winner no doubt about that he was not in best of form this wc but in the last game he not only played a match winning knock, Buttler can turn the game around with his aggressive batting style.
The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, will be a very important player for India and one of the biggest threats to England, as he is coming off a match-winning 92 against Australia. He is known for his big innings and leadership under pressure.
Philip Salt will be the biggest threat to India. He single-handedly won the Super 8 match against West Indies, making a match-winning 87 off 47 balls. Salt’s quick-scoring ability at the top makes him a key player for England.
Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best bowler in the world. He has picked up 11 wickets so far in this World Cup with an economy rate of 4.09. He is the biggest threat to England's dangerous batting lineup.
Adil Rashid is England’s premier spinner. He has troubled Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the past. Rashid’s variations can trouble the Indian batsmen.
Axar Patel is an unsung hero in India's unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024. His spell against Pakistan, his contributions with the bat, and his amazing catch of Mitch Marsh against Australia have played a vital role in India's winning streak. Patel's all-round capabilities, especially his economical bowling, add depth to India’s lineup.
England's new batting sensation Harry Brook is known for his aggressive batting can provide England with crucial runs. He played a match winning knock against Namibia which eventually helped England qualify for the Super 8s.