The ongoing T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana witnessed not only a nail-biting chase but also a remarkable feat in England’s bowling department. Spin ace Adil Rashid and paceman Chris Jordan emerged as joint leading wicket-takers for England in the T20 World Cup.
Rashid and Jordan Surpass Broad to Claim Top Spot
Rashid dismantled the crucial wicket of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, propelling him past Stuart Broad to claim the top spot. This dismissal marked Rashid’s 31st wicket in the T20 World Cup, achieved across 30 matches. His most impressive bowling figures stand at a stellar 4/2.
Entering the semi-final with 28 wickets under his belt, Jordan wasn’t far behind. He claimed three crucial wickets throughout the match, including the well-set Hardik Pandya (23) and a golden duck from Shivam Dube Axar Patel became his third victim, solidifying Jordan’s position with 31 T20 World Cup wickets.
While Rashid and Jordan shared the limelight, veteran pacer Stuart Broad holds a respectable third position with 30 wickets from 26 matches. His contribution to England’s T20 World Cup success cannot be understated.
India Sets a Target of 172
Earlier, India set a target of 172 runs for England to chase. Their batting innings started shakily, with both Virat Kohli (9 runs) and Rishabh Pant (4 runs) dismissed cheaply. A crucial 73-run partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma (57 runs) provided some stability, but both fell short of significant milestones. Despite late cameos from Ravindra Jadeja (17 runs) and Axar Patel (10 runs), India finished with a total of 171 runs.
England’s chase began brightly, with Jos Buttler leading the charge. However, his dismissal for 23 runs by Axar Patel proved a turning point. At the time of writing, England finds themselves in a precarious position at 49/5 after 8.5 overs. The match remains finely balanced, with England needing 123 runs from 66 balls with only 5 wickets remaining.
The cricketing world holds its breath as England attempts a sensational comeback. Will their batting line-up rise to the challenge, or can India’s bowlers successfully defend their total? This T20 World Cup semi-final promises an enthralling climax.
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