Chasing a challenging target of 254 runs, England fought hard but managed 246 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, falling just short of victory.
India’s Innings
Batting first after England won the toss and opted to field, India national cricket team posted a massive 253/7 in 20 overs.
Sanju Samson was the top scorer for India with a brilliant 89 runs, while:
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Shivam Dube scored 43
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Ishan Kishan made 39
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Hardik Pandya contributed 27
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Tilak Varma added 21
For England national cricket team, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid took two wickets each.
England’s Response
In reply, England kept the match alive with a strong batting performance.
Jacob Bethell played a remarkable innings of 105 runs, while:
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Will Jacks scored 35
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Jos Buttler added 25
Despite the efforts, England finished at 246/7, missing the target by just seven runs. Hardik Pandya picked up two wickets for India.
Final Match
With the victory, India have qualified for the final where they will face New Zealand national cricket team.
The T20 World Cup final will be played on March 8 in Ahmedabad.