India vs England Semi-Final: IND vs ENG live streaming, pitch report, head-to-head, playing 11 predictions, squads and toss time

India is set to play England in the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024

Who can forget that unforgettable night in Adelaide when Jos Buttler and Alex Hales dismantled the Indian bowling attack to secure a spot in the 2022 T20 World Cup final and ultimately claim the trophy? Fast forward nearly two years, and these two teams meet again in the semi-finals, this time in Guyana. India enter the match on an unbeaten streak, while England have reached the semi-finals despite losses to Australia and South Africa.

Both teams are well aware that past performances in the tournament are irrelevant in a knockout semi-final. Both India and England boast some of the most explosive top-order batters at the World Cup, alongside quality wrist-spin options.

England have continued their aggressive batting approach adopted after the 2015 World Cup in white-ball cricket. Following their disappointing batting display in the 2022 semi-final, India underwent a strategic overhaul, with skipper Rohit Sharma emphasising strike-rate over average. Consequently, both teams will approach the match with a similar aggressive batting strategy.

What's different this time? In Adelaide, India were missing Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, while England were without Jofra Archer. Now, all three players are back, adding an extra layer of excitement to this high-stakes encounter.

A key subplot in this game will be the contest between the English batters and the Indian bowlers, particularly Kuldeep and Bumrah. England's batters must be cautious of the threat posed by these two, who have consistently troubled them in the past. To add to their concerns, both Kuldeep and Bumrah are in excellent form. If the English batters manage to navigate Bumrah's initial spell, they will then need to counter Kuldeep's spin in the middle overs.

In Guyana, where spin dominates, India also have the option of Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, who’ll be used against the likes of Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone, who struggle against left-arm orthodox bowling. Additionally, Arshdeep Singh, India's top wicket-taker in this World Cup, will be another key player for England's openers to contend with. With Hardik Pandya also in good form, the conditions in Guyana seem to favour the Indian bowlers over their English counterparts.

Archer and Adil Rashid have been key weapons for the defending champs with the ball, both taking nine wickets each. How well they bowl will decide if England can restrict India to a sub-par total or not.

India are unlikely to change their winning combination. Despite Virat Kohli's struggles at the top, with just 66 runs and two ducks, batting coach Vikram Rathour has downplayed suggestions to move him to No. 3. Bringing in Yashasvi Jaiswal for a high-pressure semi-final seems improbable.

England often tweak their line-up, but this is unlikely in the upcoming game against India.

If the match is abandoned due to rain, which is a big possibility, India will advance to the final as the top, unbeaten team of the Super 8s. Regardless of the weather, India, riding high on their winning streak, will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the final in Barbados.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.

The Providence Stadium is not typically a high-scoring venue, with the average first innings score being a modest 128. Batters can't rely on sheer power to score runs; they need to apply themselves. Historically, the pitch in Guyana has been more favourable to bowlers, with the ball tending to slow down as the game progresses. Spinners have traditionally dominated at this ground, although fast bowlers can also find some assistance early in the game.

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c, wk), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley.

The ICC T20 World Cup is being broadcast live on the Star Sports network. It is also being streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app. The match will begin at 8PM IST.

Matches Played: 23

India wins: 12

England wins: 11

The weather forecast predicts overcast conditions with potential rain interruptions. It's important to note that there is no reserve day for this semi-final match. If the game is washed out, India will advance to the final due to their higher position on the Super 8 table.

The coin toss will take place at 7:30PM IST. The match is scheduled to begin at 8PM.