New Delhi: Rohit Sharma-led India will be aiming to reach their first T20 World Cup final since 2014 when they lock horns with England in the semi-finals of the ongoing edition at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27. The clash between the two sides will be a repeat of the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final where England hammered India by ten wickets on their way to lifting the title.
While India have enjoyed a stellar run in the tournament so far having remained unbeaten throughout the group stage and the Super Eight, England have scrapped their way to the semi-finals. Nonetheless, India will be up for their biggest test in the tournament yet against the defending champions in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Captain Jos Buttler has once again led from the front with the willow for England and has been in rich vein of form. He slammed a sensational knock of 38-ball of 83 not out against USA which helped the Three Lions chase down the target of 116 runs in just 9.4 overs to register a thumping win and become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.
Stopping Buttler will be the key for India and the Men in Blue have the perfect weapon to unleash against the England captain in the semi-final. India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has a terrific record against Buttler in T20Is. The battle between the duo could potentially decide the result of the semi-final in Guyana.
Bumrah vs Buttler – Who will come out on top?
One of the best all-format fast bowlers in the world at present, Bumrah has been nothing short of extraordinary for India in the T20 World Cup so far. With 11 wickets from 6 matches, he is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far but his wickets tally doesn’t justify the kind of impact he has had on India’s unbeaten campaign.
Bumrah has been lethal with the new ball, containing runs and picking up wickets under pressure for the team. He has helped his fellow bowlers by creating pressure on the opposition and has consistently been accurate with his line and lengths. Bumrah’s stunning economy rate of 4.08 is the best among the top ten wicket-takers in the tournament.
Bumrah has a brilliant record against the dangerous Buttler in T20Is. He has dismissed the England skipper twice while conceding only 3 runs in ten balls bowled to him in T20Is. In T20 matches overall, Bumrah has dismissed Buttler four times and the England captain has a strike rate of 86.6 against the Indian pacer.
Early wickets will be the key for India in the semi-final and the battle between Bumrah and Buttler can potentially decide the fate of the contest. Bumrah will be hopeful of continuing his dominance against Buttler and extending his excellent record against the England captain in Guayana.
Jasprit Bumrah has an impressive record against Jos Buttler in T20Is, but will he be able to stop the England captain in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final on Thursday? The battle between the duo might decide the fate of the game. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
