India sets challenging 172 vs England in T20 WC semi-final. Patel's 3 wickets & dominant bowling seal India's spot in the Finals!
India Dominates England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Books Final Berth
The Indian cricket team put on a commanding performance in the semi-final match of the T20 World Cup, setting a challenging target of 172 runs for England. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel played a crucial role in restricting the English batsmen, picking up 3 wickets for just 23 runs.
Patel Delighted with India's Score
Speaking after the match, Axar Patel expressed his satisfaction with India's batting performance. "We got a very good score on the board," Patel said. "The wicket was a bit on the slower side, but we managed to put up a fighting total."
Dominant Bowling Performance Seals the Win
India's bowlers proved too strong for England's batting line-up. Alongside Patel's impressive spell, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with 3 wickets, further dismantling the English batting order. England were eventually bowled out for just 103 runs, handing India a comfortable victory.
India Marches on to the Finals
With this win, India has booked their place in the T20 World Cup final, where they will face South Africa. This marks India's second consecutive appearance in a global tournament final, having lost to Australia in the 2023 50-over World Cup final.
Key Takeaways:
India set a challenging target of 172 runs for England in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
Axar Patel's brilliant bowling performance (3 wickets for 23 runs) played a key role in India's victory.
India will now face South Africa in the finals, aiming for their first major title since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
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