ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Semifinals: With a spectacular win against Zimbabwe, India has made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. Team India defeated Zimbabwe by 71 runs in the match on Sunday and topped their group. After first scoring a big total, the Indian bowlers bowled according to the plan. Zimbabwe had lost two wickets in the first two overs. After that they kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. At no point did it feel like the match was out of India’s grip. Suryakumar was adjudged the player of the match for his excellent performance.
Team India will now face England in the semi-finals. In this way, India is now just two steps away from the World Cup, India has to win in the semi-finals and final and with this, after 15 years, the T20 World Cup trophy will once again be in the hands of the Indian captain. First let us tell you the complete details of the semi-finals.
First Semi-Final: Pakistan vs New Zealand
After defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan got a chance to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Pakistan got 6 points in 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 losses. With this, it reached the second position in Group 2. In the semi-finals, it will face New Zealand, who are at the top position in Group 1. New Zealand scored 7 points from 5 matches with 3 wins and 1 loss.
Teams – New Zealand vs Pakistan
Day – November 9, 1.30 pm
Location – Sydney
Second Semi-Final: India vs England
Team India had already qualified for the semi-finals before the match against Zimbabwe, but with the win, it reached the top position in Group 2. With this, in the semi-finals, it was decided to face the second placed team in Group 1. In Group-2, India got 8 points from 4 wins in 5 matches. On the other hand, England won 3 matches in 5 matches and finished second with 7 points. Although New Zealand also have 7 points, but due to better net run rate, they got the top position.
Teams – India vs England
Day – November 10, at 1.330 hrs
Location – Adelaide
Rohit Sharma’s plan
After the win against Zimbabwe, captain Rohit Sharma, discussing the strategy for the semi-finals, said, “In the semi-finals we need to adapt to the conditions as soon as possible. We have to go according to our plan. It will be a pressure match but we need to do well.”
Posted By: Shailendra Kumar
