India will face England today in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. India won four out of five matches in the group stage. England has reached the knockout stage after winning three matches. The match will start at 1.30 pm Indian time in Adelaide.
India was the table topper of Group B. While England was the number 2 team from Group A. Both teams have played good cricket so far in the tournament. Both teams are also contenders for winning the tournament.
Pitch report and weather
- According to the Australia Meteorological Department, there may be light rain in Adelaide on Thursday morning. The wind will blow at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour. The match will take place in the evening and there is no chance of rain at that time.
- Batting on the Adelaide pitch is not easy. Chasing on this wicket is a bit difficult. So, the captain who wins the toss can probably decide to bat first.
The strongest aspect of the England team is their batting. The team has batsmen till number 9. In such a situation, it will be a big challenge for India to deal with this batting lineup. England also has a tremendous pacer like Mark Wood.
He has played 4 matches so far and has taken 9 wickets. Against New Zealand, he bowled the ball at a speed of 154.74, i.e. about 155 km per hour. This is the fastest ball in the current World Cup. Young left-arm pacer Sam Curran is also in form. He has taken 10 wickets in 4 matches.
England has played 4 matches in the group. His match against Australia was washed out in rain. Where the team proved its claim by defeating a strong team like New Zealand. At the same time, their defeat against Ireland shows that they are not too difficult to beat.