India ended their 2024 calendar year with a mix of successes and failures, highlighted by a T20 World Cup win and a disappointing ODI series loss. Looking ahead to 2025, India will have a packed schedule, starting with a final Test against Australia and then moving on to a limited-overs series against England. They will also prepare for the Champions Trophy, a five-match Test series against England, and a home series against South Africa. In total, India will play 18 T20Is, 9 Tests, and 12 ODIs in bilateral assignments outside of ICC and ACC tournaments.
Both the India vs Australia and New Zealand vs England Test matches had a slow start due to rainy weather conditions. The subscribers of Sportstar, the official coverage platform, were eagerly waiting to see their favorite teams in action but were disappointed as rain continued to disrupt the matches. With the possibility of a shortened game, fans are hoping to catch at least a few overs in the final session.
Lord's owner Marylebone Cricket Club faced criticism for the ticket prices for the Test between England and Sri Lanka, but the prices for the India vs England Test have been increased even further. Former England crickter David Lloyd has called the ticket prices "utterly preposterous", highlighting the danger of Test cricket becoming an "elite showpiece". The cheapest tickets for India's Test at Lord's are priced at 90 pound each with restricted views, while fans can pay up to 175 pound for unrestricted views.
During the powerplay in the fifth over, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a slow dipping off-cutter that dismissed England's big-hitting Phil Salt in the semifinal match of the T20 World Cup. Salt was visibly taken by surprise as he held his pose, possibly realizing the missed opportunity. With this crucial wicket, India regained their momentum and their fans erupted in joy once again.
With both teams eyeing a spot in the final against South Africa, India and England are set to face off in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Guyana. However, the focus has shifted to the weather and the pitch, with the spin-friendly conditions in Guyana posing a challenge for both teams. While England had the upper hand in the previous edition, India's captain Rohit Sharma believes that there is no advantage in playing on a similar wicket. Despite the possibility of rain, ICC has not allotted a reserve day for the semi-final clash, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the match.
Ahead of the India vs England T20 World Cup semi-final, Pakistan great Inzamam ul Haq accused Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh of tampering with the ball and generating reverse swing in his second spell. In response, Indian batsman Rohit Sharma dismissed Inzamam's comment, stating that it is important to have an open mind and understand the conditions of the pitch. This controversy adds to the tension and excitement leading up to the highly anticipated semi-final match between India and England.
As India and England face off in the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup, the focus shifts to the weather conditions in Guyana. With rain in the forecast, the last cut-off time for the match to start is 12:10 AM IST. The match must also have a minimum of 10 overs per side for it to be constituted.
Fans of India and England may have to gear up for a rain-affected match as persistent showers have been predicted during the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal in Georgetown, Guyana. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM (8:00 PM IST) and the forecast for the first half of the day is not favorable. The match is expected to be delayed or interrupted due to rain, adding an additional aspect of uncertainty to this highly anticipated showdown. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if their teams can overcome this potential obstacle and secure a spot in the final.
India's unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup is at risk as they face off against England, who have already suffered two defeats in the competition. The match, which was supposed to take place in Guyana's Providence Stadium, has been delayed due to rain and the covers are yet to be removed. If the match does not proceed as per schedule, India will advance to the final based on their performance in the Super 8 stage.
The highly-anticipated semi-final match between India and England at the 2024 T20 World Cup has fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation. As India enters the match undefeated, fans are suggesting three key changes to ensure a victory and avoid past disappointments. These include replacing Virat Kohli with Yashasvi Jaiswal as opener, improving Shivam Dube's all-round performance, and addressing Rishabh Pant's wicketkeeping lapses. With the stakes high and the pressure mounting, fans are hoping to see a dominant performance from the Men in Blue.