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Following South Africa’s tense victory over West Indies, they now lead Group 2 in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8, with England securing the second spot. This setup suggests a probable clash between England and the undefeated India team, pending India’s expected top finish in Group 1 of Super 8.
India’s upcoming match against Australia will determine their group standing; a victory would likely eliminate Australia from contention. In this scenario, India would face England in the second semi-final at Providence Stadium, Guyana on June 27 (8:00 PM IST).
The T20 World Cup 2024 second semi-final between India and England promises an intriguing contest, revisiting their clash in the 2022 semi-final.
On November 10, 2022, England and India clashed in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final at Adelaide Oval. England, led by Jos Buttler and Alex Hales, delivered a stunning performance as they cruised to a 10-wicket victory, chasing down India’s 169-run target in just 16 overs. The comprehensive defeat prompted India to overhaul their T20 batting strategy. Now, India looks ahead to a chance for redemption against England on June 27 in Guyana.
The T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final line-up is taking shape as South Africa, leading Group 2, secures a spot in the first semi-final. This positioning ensures they will not face India in this round, potentially setting up a match against either Australia, Afghanistan, or Bangladesh, depending on the outcome of the other matches.
Meanwhile, England’s path to the semi-finals may lead them to confront India, provided India emerges at the top of their Super 8 group.
The schedule reveals that the first semi-final, scheduled for June 26 in Trinidad, will be played under lights at 6:00 AM IST, while the second semi-final, set for Guyana, will be a day game at 8:30 PM IST, designed to cater to the preferences of the Indian television audience. India is confirmed to play in the second semi-final, regardless of their standing in the Super 8 group.
Semi-final fixtures for the T20 World Cup 2024:
– On June 27 at 6:00 AM IST, South Africa will face either Australia, Afghanistan, or Bangladesh at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
– Later that day, at 8:00 PM IST, England will take on either India, Australia, or Afghanistan at Providence Stadium in Guyana.
According to the playing conditions for the T20 World Cup 2024:
– The Final, scheduled for June 29, has a reserve day allocated on June 30.
– Each semi-final match will have 250 minutes allocated to complete the game.
– For the first semi-final on June 26, 60 minutes will be available at the end of the day’s play, with the remaining 190 minutes scheduled for 2:00 PM on June 27 at the same venue.
– If India qualifies for the semi-finals, they are slated to play in the second semi-final on June 27, 2024, in Guyana.
