The T20 World Cup defending champions, England, have had a fantastic run in the 2024 edition. With some of the other opposition matches being its future deciders, the team could perform to the fullest during the crucial periods of the tournament. Facing against robust sides in the Group stage and Super-8, it is evident that the team would be eager to add a third feather to their T20 World Cup triumphs.

The team has got an optimum mix of all departments, especially with a solid comeback performance by a few of their players of the English arsenal. Facing up against India in the second semi-final, the team is brimming with eagerness to give their best and repeat their past successes. Here is the probable XI that England would consider against an unbeaten India in the second semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

England’s strongest Probable XI vs India:

Phil Salt

Jos Buttler (Captain & Wicketkeeper)

Jonny Bairstow

Moeen Ali

Harry Brook

Liam Livingstone

Sam Curran

Jofra Archer

Adil Rashid

Mark Wood

Reece Topley

Top three key players to checkout from England:

Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid would play a pivotal role in the semi-final clash against India. His performance in the tournament created a mark of consistency. Rashid’s leg-spin abilities have helped the English side to have the upper hand against the formidable opposition with the ball. Also, the match would be held at Providence Stadium, Guyana. The pitch has been favouring the spinners for quite a long time. This implies that the team can use Rashid’s spinmeister skills to utilise the playing conditions fully. In the ongoing tournament, Rashid has played seven matches and scalped nine wickets at an economy of just 6.70.

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler thoroughly displayed his roles and responsibilities as a wicketkeeper, batter, and captain. Having a significant hand in England’s second T20 World Cup win in 2022, it is no surprise to find him playing the role again for winning the ongoing T20 World Cup edition. Buttler has been at their best form with the bat, be it for his country or the franchise-based leagues. His ability to hit swashbuckling shots off top-calibred bowlers indicates his batting prowess, as seen in his performance run in the ongoing tournament. In seven matches, he has scored 191 runs, with a strike rate of 159 and a commendable average of 47.75, making him the team’s highest run scorer of the tournament.

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer has made a memorable comeback through this platform, especially after a long hiatus due to major injuries. With much scepticism about his comeback, Archer gave a befitting reply to the critics in the ongoing T20 World Cup. He has been a pillar to the English pacer’s attack, which batters had a tough time facing. With the conditions of wind and rain prevailing in Guyana, the team can benefit from the swing and obtain crucial wickets. He has scalped nine wickets in seven tournament matches at an economy of 7.02.

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