On June 27, India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will attempt to break a decade-long streak and secure a place in the T20 World Cup final. Their last appearance in the final was in 2014 when they were defeated by Sri Lanka, led by Lasith Malinga. England, the reigning champions, claimed their second T20 World Cup title by overcoming Pakistan in 2022.
In previous T20 World Cup encounters, India and England have met four times, with each side winning twice. Neither team has managed back-to-back victories in these matchups. India’s notable victories include an 18-run win in 2007, which paved the way for their championship that year, and a 90-run triumph in 2012. England edged out India by 3 runs in 2009.
Several Indian players, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh, will recall their semifinal loss to England in 2022 under Jos Buttler’s captaincy. This year, India appears stronger and more balanced, with a solid performance from their batters, barring Kohli. Additionally, the return of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav has bolstered the squad. India remains unbeaten in the tournament, while England suffered a setback against South Africa in the Super 8 match on June 21.
The upcoming semifinal will take place at The Providence Stadium in Guyana, where spin bowlers often dominate. This venue recently saw New Zealand being bowled out for 75 against Afghanistan, with key contributions from medium pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and spinners Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi.
Weather forecasts predict a few showers earlier in the day, with a 25% chance of rain during the match and 95% cloud cover. Temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees, with high humidity at 86%. If rain disrupts the match, India will advance to the final due to their superior group stage performance, as there is no reserve day. However, significant weather interference is unlikely.
Cricket fans can watch the India vs. England semifinal live on Star Sports Network, with English commentary available on Star Sports 1 HD and SD channels and Hindi commentary on Star Sports 3 HD and SD channels. The match will also be streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app, starting at 8 PM IST on June 27.
