(Playing 11) India (Playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (Wicket Keeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav.
Talking about the toss, Rohit Sharma said that we wanted to bat first. Now we have to test this wicket and put a respectable score on the board so that it can be defended. The weather has cleared, it’s a big match and we want to put a big score on the board. As the match progresses, the wicket may slow down. In such a big competition you have to work hard. We want to keep things simple and calm. We are going with the same team.
England team captain Jos Buttler, who came to bowl after winning the toss, said that we want to bowl first. Buttler further said that this moment is very important for us and especially when there is a strong team in front. Our team is going to enter the field with full preparation. The pitch is looking very good and the bowlers will get help here early. While leaving he said that we have not made any changes in our team.
Time for the toss – Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler line up together for the crucial toss on the Guyana field. Meanwhile, amid much fanfare, the coin was tossed, England winning the toss and electing to bowl first.
Match Update (08.40 IST) – According to the latest update, the toss will be held exactly ten minutes from now i.e. at 08.50, the match will start at 09.15. So guys, fasten your seat belts.
Match Update (08.17 IST) – We are currently getting a better look at the ground. The players of both the teams are now seen warming up on the field. In such a case, only after observation will know how long the toss will take. According to the latest news, the inspection which was scheduled to be held at 08.30, will now be held at 08.45. So stay with us for more updates.
Match Update (08.03 IST) – Good News!!! The rain has stopped and meanwhile Team India players Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Mohammad Siraj are seen playing football with one of their support staff. These players are wearing glasses, which means that even light sunlight is visible. Latest updates are coming that the field umpires will come to the ground for inspection at 08.30.
Pitch Report – Ambati Rayudu and Sunil Gavaskar came to talk about the pitch. Rayudu looked at the wicket and said that this is a wicket that helps the bowlers. Spin bowlers will get a lot of help here. About the side boundary, it is said to be 63 meters on one side and 69 meters on the other side while the front side is 79 meters. Gavaskar sahib joined him and said that this is a very dry wicket. There will also be uneven bounce on it. The ball will stop after falling. On his way out he said that whichever team wins the toss will want to bat first.
Match Update (07.50 IST) – The rain has come once again and the ground staff are quickly taking cover on the field. Although we were all very happy when the cover was removed some time ago, now our faces and hearts are sad. However, we pray that the rain will stop soon. So stay with us now. As soon as we receive any information we pass it on to you.
Match Update (07.41 IST) – Good News!! The rain has stopped and the covers are being removed. In such a situation, the umpires appear on the field. However, now we are praying that the rain doesn’t come again and we are looking at an early toss. So stay with us, we will be back with a new update soon.
Match Update (07.32 IST) – As you know it was raining heavily due to which the umpire has decided to delay the toss. The covers still completely cover the pitch. As soon as some updates arrive, we will bring them to you.
Match Update (07.25 IST) – Guys, we are starting this update with you that it is currently raining in Guyana ground. The pitch and adjacent areas are covered with covers. Meanwhile, the Indian dressing room seems to be in a very chilled mood. Two umpires are seen going there and talking to Rohit Sharma. Yes, let us remind you once again that if this match is canceled or not completed due to rain, Team India will directly enter the finals by topping their group. At the same time, let us also inform you that no reserve day has been kept for this match, yes, but 250 extra minutes have been given to complete this game. While the cut off time for 20-20 overs is 12.10 while for 10-10 overs the cut off time has been kept at 01.50.
Currently, the players of both the teams are seen warming up. There is not much delay in the toss and playing eleven…
However, if we talk about Team India on the other hand, a lot will depend on the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, apart from them Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dubey and Rishabh Pant will need a lot of runs from the bat. Suryakumar Yadav. While the bowling department of this team mostly revolves around Boom-Boom Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Akshar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja can be seen troubling the English batsmen. While Hardik Pandya can once again prove to be the trump card for Team India in this important match. Although this Guyana pitch suits fast bowlers, batsmen can also benefit from it. So now it remains to be seen which of these teams will take another step towards the final by winning the match.
On the other hand, India and South Africa, the two semi-final teams have reached this stage undefeated, while England and Afghanistan have lost some of their matches, which means that India and England dominate the winning streak in this match. Blue has one he wants to retain going forward. Now from here both teams will be seen giving their all in this important match. For England, there are a few players that a lot will depend on in this knock out match, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow and Adil Rashid being the most important. While in batting, Philip Salt, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali and Liam Livingston will have to score runs with their bats, while bowling will depend a lot on Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan and Reece Topley.
Hello and welcome friends, welcome to the second semi-final match of the ICC T20 World Cup with us!! Which will be played between India and England shortly from now on the ground of Guyana. If we talk about the journey of these two teams in this World Cup, after a lot of hard work and struggle, these two teams have reached here by completing their journey in this competition. It is also a bitter truth that now only one of them will get closer to the trophy and the other will return home. On the one hand, there is Jos Buttler’s England team which has reached here through several stages in its journey, on the other hand, the Indian contingent has reached here with a consistent and very impressive performance.
(Playing 11) England (Playing XI) – Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (captain and wicket-keeper), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingston, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.