India have performed admirably in the 2024 T20 World Cup but now they take on England in a much-anticipated game. These two powerhouses have played some thrillers over the years. We expect a similar experience here, as India will be aiming to avenge their loss in the semi-final in 2022 when they were eliminated by England.
The pressure will be on India to deliver in this match, as fans will have high expectations from them this time. India have an impressive team this year, which have shown championship credentials in the tournament so far. With the batting unit stepping up in recent matches, India remains the team to watch out for in the semi-final. These battles will be crucial in shaping the game in favour of their team.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Harry Brook
After being benched in the opening matches, Kuldeep Yadav has solidified his position in the team. He has taken seven wickets in the Super 8 matches, providing a strong foundation for the team. In the last match, he took two crucial wickets, dismissing Maxwell and Marsh, providing crucial breakthroughs. 
Harry Brook is considered a talented player in the England setup. Brook performs well against spin bowlers compared to pacers. He has scored 120 runs in the tournament so far with a strike rate of 164.38. His battle against Kuldeep Yadav in the middle will be crucial for England’s quest for a good score.
Arshdeep Singh vs Jos Buttler
Arshdeep Singh has bowled brilliantly for the Men in Blue so far. He is the leading wicket-taker for them in this tournament with 15 wickets. His variations and pace with the new ball have been particularly impressive. He has not allowed many batters to settle against him.
Jos Buttler is in fine form for England, and this battle could be crucial for either side. He has scored the most runs for England in the tournament, with 191 runs. It remains to be seen how he will manage to tackle Arshdeep Singh in the early stages after Arshdeep’s impressive bowling caused plenty of problems for other batsmen.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Philip Salt
One of the most exciting battles to watch out for is Jasprit Bumrah against Philip Salt. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and has been a key player for the team, taking 11 wickets in the competition. His economy rate in the tournament is an outstanding 3.6. Whenever the team has needed him, he has delivered. Bumrah’s skill in bowling yorkers during the death overs makes him a crucial player.
Philip Salt has carried his excellent form from the IPL into becoming one of the key players in the team. He has impressively opened the innings for England, maintaining a striking 158.82 throughout the tournament. Salt has utilised the pace excellently so far. It remains to be seen how he will fare against the in-form Bumrah.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Adil Rashid
Suryakumar Yadav has performed well for the team on several occasions but has struggled to maintain consistency. Nonetheless, he is still a potent player for India in the middle overs, especially after his exceptional innings against Afghanistan where he played some outstanding shots against the spinners.
Adil Rashid has taken nine wickets for the team in the tournament, making him their joint-leading wicket-taker alongside Jofra Archer. He has displayed excellent bowling in the tournament, with an economy rate of 6.70, which is better than other players. It will be crucial for him to be at his best to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav, as Yadav is comfortable playing spin and poses a big threat.
Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer
Rohit Sharma played an outstanding innings against Australia, scoring 92 runs off 41 balls to help India reach a commendable score. He smashed some big hits against the pacers, keeping the run rate above 10. His intent in the tournament has been impressive, as he does not allow the opposition time to settle into the game.
Jofra Archer, on the other hand, has impressed for England in the powerplay. He has bowled excellently with the new ball in the tournament so far, picking up 9 wickets for the team. Jofra Archer has dismissed Rohit Sharma on two previous occasions. It remains to be seen who comes out on top.
