India defeated England, the defending champions, by a convincing 68 runs on Thursday in Guyana to guarantee their place in the T20 World Cup final. Jasprit Bumrah played a crucial role in the victory by taking two crucial wickets, including the game-winning blow of Jofra Archer.
When Bumrah went to shake hands with the umpire to end the game, it was an awkward moment as the third umpire had to validate the dismissal. After bowling England out for 103 runs when trailing 172, India’s players celebrated their victory despite the momentary confusion.
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Yaar Bumrah bhai aao mere se haath milaa lo 😭😭😭😭😭😭 #INDvsENG2024 pic.twitter.com/mpIXDKal2E
— Sadique (@thesadiqueali) June 27, 2024
In addition, England’s batting lineup was severely limited by the three wickets apiece that spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel took. The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, voiced his happiness with the team’s output.
“Winning this game feels so good. As a team, we put in a tonne of effort. Everyone put in a terrific effort to win this game in such manner. We did a great job of adapting to the surroundings. We adjusted to the challenge. We really properly handled the circumstances,” the captain of India remarked.
India, who lost to England in the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals, is especially happy with this victory. This time, India’s versatility and camaraderie were evident as they dominated both bat and ball.
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South Africa, who defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in the first semi-final, will be India’s last opponent. A fascinating tournament final in Barbados on Saturday is anticipated because both clubs are still undefeated.
India is going for its first major championship since the Champions Trophy in 2013. They were defeated by Australia in the 50-over World Cup final played on home soil in their previous effort to win a major championship. A chance for atonement and a resurgence as world champions awaits them in the impending final.
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