In a stunning display of spin bowling, left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel took three wickets each, propelling India to a decisive 68-run victory over defending champions England in Guyana on Thursday. This triumph secured India’s spot in the T20 World Cup final, where they will face South Africa.
Match Highlights
India, batting first, set a formidable target of 172 runs. England, in response, faltered and were bowled out for just 103 runs within 17 overs. Kuldeep Yadav delivered an impressive performance with figures of 3-19, while Axar Patel showcased his prowess with figures of 3-23.
Path to the Final
This victory marks a significant milestone for India, who are vying for their first major title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy. Their upcoming opponents, South Africa, have also remained unbeaten in the tournament, having secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their semi-final match.
Upcoming Showdown
The much-anticipated final will take place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. This will be India’s second consecutive appearance in a global cricket final, following their loss to Australia in last year’s 50-over World Cup final on home soil.
As India prepares for this crucial match, cricket fans around the world eagerly await to see if they can end their title drought and claim the T20 World Cup trophy.
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