India vs England Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: India Beat England by 68 Runs, Qualify For Final Against South Africa
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India defeated England by 68 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
After being asked to bat first, India scored 171/7.
Captain Rohit Sharma led by example with a 39-ball 57, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 47 runs in 36 deliveries.
In the chase, England were bowled out for just 103 runs.
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets apiece.
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India vs England Live Score: Raining in Guyana!
India vs England Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: With vengeance on the agenda, a spirited Indian team defeated Australia by 24 runs to eliminate the 2023 ODI World Cup champions. Now, when they will face the 2022 T20 World Cup champions – England – India will have vengeance on the agenda again, for it was an unceremonious 10-wicket defeat to the Jos Buttler-led team which obliterated their trophy hopes a couple of years back.
Ideally, India would want to achieve victory by virtue of their batting, bowling and fielding. Albeit, today, they might not need any of those aspects, for it is currently raining in Guyana, and should the rain not subside, India will qualify for the final!
India vs England Live Score: Not Raining!
Expect that kind of a day, with both downpour and the sun! According to the latest visuals from the stadium, it has now stopped raining and the covers are off. Neutral fans, England fans, and a section of Indian fans will hope the heavens don't open up again.
India vs England Live Score: Raining Again!
As predicted – it is exactly that kind of a day. It was sunny till only a few minutes ago, and all of the covers were taken off, but rain has returned in Guyana!
India vs England Live Score: Toss Delayed
It has stopped raining, but the covers are yet to be removed. The ground has taken quite a soaking, so delay is imminent. Toss, expectedly, has been delayed.
India vs England Live Score: Groundsmen Out!
We might have some good news from the venue - the groundsmen are coming out, and it looks like the covers might be removed in a few minutes. Coach Dravid is on the field, assessing the conditions and having a discussion with the fourth umpire.
India vs England Live Score: Covers Coming Off
The covers have been coming off, and Adil Rashid, along with other England players, can be seen warming up on the field.
India vs England Live Score: Covers Back On
Uh-oh! It seems like Guyana has adopted English weather conditions. The drizzles have returned, and so have the covers.
India vs England Live Score: Inspection at 8:30pm
It is now as sunny as it has been all day in Guyana. Players from both teams are out on the ground, Virat Kohli is seen practicing his shots, and the word from the umpires is that there will be an inspection at 8:30pm IST.
India vs England Live Score: Inspection Postponed to 8:45pm
Alright, even the inspection has been postponed. Initially scheduled for 8:30pm IST, it will now happen at 8:45pm IST.
India vs England Live Score: Toss at 8:50pm
The umpires preponed the inspection after initially postponing it, and they are of the opinion that we are ready for a game.
Toss will take place at 8:50pm, and we will have a full 40-over game!
India vs England Live Score: England Win Toss, to Bowl First
And finally the toss has taken place, and the coin has landed in England's favour, who have decided to bowl first. India will be batting first!
Considering the pitch was under covers for a long time, the English pacers could be in business early in the game, so it could be a vital toss victory. "With the rain around, we think it will be a bit of an advantage to bowl first," said Buttler.
Rohit, however, stated he would have batted first anyway.
"We would have batted first. We want to put runs on the board. This pitch tends to get slower as the game goes on," he said.
India vs England Live Score: No Changes in Either Team
Don't fix what's not broken – this is what both teams have adhered to, as neither India nor England have made changes to the team.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
England Playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.
India vs England Live Score: The Matchups
Now that the sun is shining brighter than it ever has today, what are some of the matchups which could dictate how this game will ebb and flow?
India vs England Live Score: Let's Play
We are set for what could be, and let's hope it is, a humdinger of a contest. National anthems have been played out, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are out to open for India, England have spring in their steps.
Let's go!
India vs England Live Score: Initial Impressions
Initial impressions – uneven bounce, the ball is keeping low, and this is a slightly sluggish surface. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma did get a boundary, but it was a fortunate four off the outside edge. Reece Topley bowled the first over for England.
India: 6/0 after 1 over.
India vs England Live Score: Challenging Conditions For Batters
Both Indian batters are swinging their willows, but the ball is keeping unusually low. Perhaps, it will be a wise option not to throw caution into the wind on this track. Decent first over from Jofra Archer, yielding just five runs with another boundary off Rohit's bat.
India: 11/0 after 2 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Kohli Hits First Six
Majestic. Marvellous. A glimpse of what 'King' Kohli can do when he is in his zone. Delightful flick off the wrist results in the first six of the match.
India vs England Live Score: Kohli Out
WICKET!
Just after hitting a six, Virat Kohli has to depart early yet again. What a nightmarish campaign this is turning out to be for the former Indian captain. Kohli swings his bat once again but could not judge the bounce on this occasion. The ball made no connection with the bat and ended up knocking the stumps. Kohli scored 9 runs from as many deliveries.
India: 21/1 after 3 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rohit Living on the Edge
Rohit Sharma is living dangerously here. He is fortunate that the leading edges are not finding fielders, but at the same time, India are accumulating crucial runs on a track that appears to be very challenging to bat on. 8 runs came from Jofra Archer's second over.
India: 29/1 after 4 overs.
India vs England Live Score: No Stopping Rohit
EXCELLENT!
Rohit Sharma has made his intentions clear – he has no interest in playing tippy-tappy cricket. Two boundaries came in Reece Topley's third over, and considering the circumstances, India will be happy with their score after 5 overs.
India: 40/1 after 5 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Pant Dismissed
WICKET!
Rishabh Pant has to depart! Sam Curran is introduced to bowl the last over of the powerplay and he gives England their second breakthrough. Pant went for the flick but found Jonny Bairstow at mid-wicket.
Suryakumar Yadav, however, took only two deliveries to hit his first boundary, off a delightful straight drive.
India: 46/2 after 6 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rohit's Batting Masterclass
This has been an excellent batting display from Rohit Sharma – could even be used as a ready reckoner for how to bat on tricky pitches. A reverse sweep and a sweep resulted in two boundaries in Adil Rashid's first over.
India: 55/2 after 7 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Suryakumar Special
Trademark Suryakumar Yadav! Chris Jordan is introduced and he gets greeted with SKY special – a hook over the wicketkeeper's head for a maximum.
India: 65/2 after 8 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Here Comes the Rain, Again!
And here it is again, the unwanted intruder!
It had been drizzling for the last three overs, but the drizzle has gotten heavier and the umpires have decided to call for the covers. Not good news for England.
India vs England Live Score: Reminder!
Just a reminder, we have an additional 250 minutes available, with 175 minutes left before we begin losing overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rain Stopped!
The groundsmen have returned to the field now that the rain has stopped. Looks like they are inspecting the area before proceeding to remove the covers.
India vs England Live Score: Play Could Resume Soon
With the sun shining, the umpires back on the field and the groundsmen doing their job, we anticipate a resumption of play, unless the rain gods decide to make another appearance.
Indian coach, Rahul Dravid, too is out in the middle. Next inspection at 10:45pm IST.
India vs England Live Score: Inspection Underway
The umpires and coach Rahul Dravid, are conducting an inspection on the field. Then groundsmen are addressing the wet patch with sawdust, while the super-sopper is in action, says the on-air commentator.
The play will restart at 11:10pm IST.
India vs England Live Score: Livingstone Introduced
Liam Livingstone bowls the first over after resumption. A decent call from Jos Buttler. The part-time spinner concedes just 4 runs.
India: 69/2 after 9 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Surya's Sweep
It is spin from both ends now, with Adil Rashid bowling his second over. Suryakumar Yadav plays a sweep off a full-toss and gets a boundary. Rashid has so far been rather ordinary.
India: 77/2 after 10 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rohit Switches Gears
England tried to sneak in two economical overs from Liam Livingstone, but Rohit Sharma is having none of it. He hits a six and forces his English counterpart Jos Buttler to have a rethink.
India: 86/2 after 11 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rashid Turns to Googlies
Much better from Adil Rashid. Two googlies against Suryakumar Yadav, and the number 1 men's T20I batter could not read either. Only 5 runs came from the over.
India: 91/2 after 15 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Fifty For Rohit Sharma
What an extraordinary shot this is from Suryakumar Yadav! Opens his body up and slices over deep backward point for a six. And it was followed up by another six – this time off Rohit Sharma's bat.
With this, Rohit Sharma has completed his half-century. Sam Curran conceded 19 runs in his third over!
India: 110/3 after 13 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Rohit Out
HUGE WICKET!
The good ol' googly has done the trick for Adil Rashid. Indian captain Rohit Sharma could not read what was thrown his way, goes for a big hoick but could not get any connection at all as the ball hits the stumps. Right wicket at the right time for England.
India: 113/3 after 14 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Livingstone Economical
Liam Livingstone has done a fine job for England here. Bowls his third over and concedes just five runs, which means he has conceded just 18 runs in his three overs.
India: 118/3 after 15 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav Out For 47
ANOTHER WICKET!
Suryakumar Yadav has to depart before he could complete what would have been a perfectly deserved half-century. He is outfoxed by a Jofra Archer slower delivery and ended up skying the ball, which landed in Chris Jordan's hands at long-on.
India: 126/4 after 16 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Livingstone's Spell Ends
Excellent spell from Liam Livingstone. Just the six runs from his last over, and he has conceded 24 runs in his four-over spell. India would desperately want to cross the 160-run mark from here.
A penny for everyone's thoughts – did India miss a trick by promoting Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Shivam Dube?
India: 132/4 after 17 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Hardik's Cameo End
2 SIXES & WICKET!
Scintillating batting from the Indian vice-captain, who smashes two consecutive sixes – one over long-on and the other over long-off. He then goes for a third consecutive six, but on this occasion, finds Sam Curran at long-off.
India: 146/5.
India vs England Live Score: Dube Out on a Golden Duck
TWO WICKET IN TWO BALLS!
Shivam Dube is out on a golden duck! The all-rounder edges a Chris Jordan delivery straight into the gloves of Jos Buttler, and the momentum is back in the English camp again.
India: 146/6.
India vs England Live Score: The Ravindra Jadeja Show
BIG GAME PLAYER!
Ravindra Jadeja has done absolutely nothing so far in this tournament, but come the semi-final, and he will show you why he is indispensable! Two boundaries come from Jofra Archer's last over, and India are certain to cross the 160-run mark now.
India: 159/6 after 19 overs.
India vs England Live Score: 12 Runs Off the Last Over
A one-handed, Rishabh Pant-like six from Axar Patel has helped India breach the 170-run mark. 12 runs came from the last over, which means India have scored 171/7. England will need 172 runs to win, which should be a massive target to chase on this track.
India vs England Live Score: Chase Begins
As usual, Arshdeep Singh will open the attack for India while Phil Salt and skipper Jos Buttler will start with the bat for the Englishmen. 5 runs come from the first over of the chase.
England: 5/0 after 1 over.
India vs England Live Score: First Boundary for Eng
Bumrah will share the new ball with Arshdeep. He starts with a single, Buttler steals a 2 on the next. Two dots on the trot and then the English skipper breaks the shackles by slamming the first boundary of the chase. The over ends with yet another single.
England: 13/0 after 2 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Back to Back Fours
Buttler begins the 3rd over with consecutive boundaries. The English skipper looks very comfortable at the crease now. The bowlers need to find a solution for him before it's too late. Oh no! Buttler finds gap yet again, and collects four more run, this time punches the ball towards sweeper covers. Total 13 runs come from the over.
England: 26/0 after 3 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Axar Strikes
WICKET!
Axar comes and Axar delivers. Removes the dangerous Buttler on his very first delivery - talk about making an impact. It was a length delivery that the batter attempted to reverse sweep, but it took the top edge and went up, resulting in an easy catch by Rishabh Pant.
Meanwhile, left-handed batter Moeen Ali has joined Salt in the middle.
England: 33/1 after 4 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Salt Shattered
WICKET!
Jasprit Bumrah is the man with the golden arm for India, as England have lost both of their openers now. Phil Salt could not read the slower delivery from the Indian pace spearhead and ended up exposing his stumps.
It is advantage India now.
England: 35/2 in 5 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Bairstow Gone
THIRD WICKET!
India can already smell the final and we are still in the powerplay overs! Axar Patel weaves his wand of magic again as Jonny Bairstow gets bowled for a duck. England are in deep trouble now.
England: 39/3 after 6 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Kuldeep Introduced
Kuldeep Yadav is introduced into the attack. His first five deliveries are on the money, but Harry Brook plays an elegant sweep in the last ball.
England: 46/3 after 7 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Third Wicket For Axar
WICKET!
Axar Patel is doing wonders for India here. Moeen Ali tries to tap the ball towards the leg side but it strikes it thigh pad. Unaware of where the ball is, he tries to sneak in a single, but little does he know Rishabh Pant is waiting behind the stumps to get him out.
England: 49/4 after 8 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Halfway Point
Ravindra Jadeja bowls the tenth over, but he is not as effective as Kuldeep Yadav or Axar Patel. 9 runs come from the over.
England: 62/5 after 10 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Brook Gone
SIXTH WICKET!
Take a bow, Kuldeep Yadav. Harry Brook did not learn a thing from his captain's dismissal as he goes for an audacious reverse sweep, but completely misses the ball and ends up getting bowled. Second wicket for Kuldeep.
England: 68/6 after 11 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Required Run Rate Over 12
Excellent second over from Ravindra Jadeja, conceding just the three runs. England's required run rate is over 12 now, but forget that, they might as well be bowled out.
England: 71/6 after 12 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Jordan Gone
7TH WICKET!
England are falling apart like ninepins here. Kuldeep Yadav gets his third wicket as he traps Chris Jordan lbw. It is only a matter of time before India officially confirm a final date against South Africa.
England: 73/7 after 13 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Blink & You Miss Stuff From Jadeja
Good heavens, Ravindra Jadeja has bowled this over in absolutely no time! Anyway, four runs came from it. England want the misery to end.
England: 77/7 after 14 overs.
India vs England Live Score: Livingstone Run Out
RUN OUT!
Start celebrating, India, for the last recognised England batter is walking back to the pavilion. A fine fielding effort has ended Liam Livingstone's time out in the middle.
India vs England Live Score: Another Run Out
EXCELLENT FIELDING!
India have spring in their steps. Adil Rashid tries to sneak a quick single but Suryakumar Yadav's fielding brilliance finds him short of his crease. This has been a performance for the ages!
England: 100/9 after 16 overs.
India vs England Live Score: India Into the Final
VICTORY!
India are the finalists of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup! Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Jofra Archer to secure a 68-run triumph for India, who have successfully avenged the humiliation of 2022.
And so, only one hurdle remains. India will take on South Africa in the final, in Barbados, on 29 July. Like always, we will bring you all the live updates. Say it quietly, but the wait of 11 years could be ending soon! Good night. Jai Hind.