In what promises to be a nail-biting encounter, cricket fans will witness yet another high-voltage clash between India and England in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup today. This matchup brings back memories of their epic face-off in the last edition's semi-final where England emerged victorious. While India has been on a roll in the tournament so far, England is known for stepping up their game when their backs are against the wall.
For India, consistency from Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial as they have been quiet in recent matches. Kohli will be motivated to find his groove after a productive IPL season. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja will pose problems for the powerful English batting lineup given conditions favor turning pitches. All eyes will be on wrist spinner Kuldeep who has the potential to derail opponents in the middle overs.
England have rebounded from early setbacks in superb fashion. Jos Buttler has shown why he is such a dangerman, exemplified by his match-winning effort against USA. The captain will aim to lead from the front against India as well. Meanwhile, the likes of Phil Salt, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone deepen England's batting prowess.
With the pitch assisting spin and possible interruptions from rain, the toss could hold additional importance. Whoever wins the toss may opt to bowl first in order to take advantage of any assistance for spinners during the chase. Conditions are also not conducive to power-hitting in the middle stages.
