Rohit Sharma secured a landmark in Indian captaincy history with a remarkable achievement following the semi-final victory over England at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Friday.
New Delhi:The Indian cricket team stormed into their third T20 World Cup final with a commanding 68-run victory over England in the semi-final at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday. Led by Rohit Sharma, India dominated every aspect of the game, exacting sweet revenge after England had eliminated them from the 2022 T20 World Cup. India is now set to face South Africa in the highly anticipated final showdown in Barbados on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma continued his fine form with a second consecutive half-century, guiding India to a formidable total of 171/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya also played crucial roles in bolstering India's score. Sharma's resurgence follows his impressive 91-run innings against Australia in the previous Super 8 match, steering India closer to a knockout stage berth.
In Rohit Sharma's tenure as Team India captain, he has now steered the team to three ICC finals, marking a remarkable achievement. At 37 years old, he has set a new record by becoming the first Indian captain to lead the country in three ICC global finals within a span of 12 months— the 2023 World Test Championship, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and now the T20 World Cup. This historic feat establishes him as a trailblazer among Indian captains.
Spinners decimate English batting line-up
After setting a target of 172 runs for England, India's spinners made the run chase challenging. Despite a strong start by opener and skipper Jos Buttler, England's momentum was quickly halted by Axar Patel, who claimed three wickets in his first three overs, firmly placing India in control of the match.
Kuldeep Yadav provided crucial support by weaving a web on the pitch, claiming three wickets to dismantle England's middle-order. Jasprit Bumrah also played a pivotal role, taking two wickets as India restricted England to a below-par 103 in just 16.4 overs. Despite interruptions due to rain, the match was able to proceed as a full 20-over per side contest, influenced by the day factor in the Caribbean.
