ICC T20 World Cup 2024: How England pokes fun at Team India ahead of semi-final? Find out
Xtra Time Web Desk: England cricket's playful jibe at India came after the semi-final clash between the two teams was confirmed for the T20 World Cup 2024. The semi-final match-up was set following India's victory over Australia on June 24, Monday, in St. Lucia. Rohit Sharma's stellar 92 helped India post a formidable 205 runs in their 20 overs. Despite a strong start by Australia's Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, India's bowlers managed to regain control and secured a 24-run victory, thereby topping Group 1 and advancing to the semi-finals.
On the other side, England's path to the semi-finals was fraught with challenges. They relied on Australia's performance against Scotland to edge into the Super 8s. Despite a dominant win over West Indies, England's subsequent loss to South Africa put their qualification in jeopardy, necessitating a substantial victory against the USA. England rose to the occasion, with Jos Buttler leading the charge against the USA bowlers, ensuring their progression.
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Following the confirmation of the semi-final fixture, England's cricket team took to Twitter to remind fans of the outcome the last time India and England met in a T20 World Cup semi-final, adding a bit of friendly banter to the upcoming high-stakes encounter in Guyana.
"Anyone know what happened last time?" asked England cricket.
What happened the last time India faced England in T20 World Cup?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Anyone know what happened last time? ????<br><br>????️ June 27<br>⏰ 3.30pm (UK) <br>????️ Guyana National Stadium<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EnglandCricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EnglandCricket</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/oNmHh7quAx">pic.twitter.com/oNmHh7quAx</a></p>— England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1805307504223719750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Indian fans would indeed want to put behind the memory of the last time India faced England in a T20 World Cup semi-final. During the 2nd semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022, India set a target of 169 runs, thanks to notable contributions from Hardik Pandya, who scored 63, and Virat Kohli, who added 50 runs.
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However, the day ended in disappointment for India as England's openers, Alex Hales and Jos Buttler, dominated the Indian bowlers. The duo put on a masterclass, scoring 170 runs in just 16 overs without losing a wicket, leading England to a resounding 10-wicket victory.
Now, as India and England gear up to face each other again in Guyana on June 27, Thursday, Indian fans will be hoping for a different outcome in this crucial semi-final encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024.
