India's Dominant Victory in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

WEB Recap: India Thrashes England by 100 Runs in Lucknow

On June 27, 2024, the second semifinal of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup took place in Providence. In a thrilling encounter, India emerged victorious with a resounding 100-run win over England.

Pant's Dismissal and England's Downfall

In the eighth over of India's batting innings, England's Sam Curran produced a crucial delivery that dismissed Rishabh Pant at mid-wicket. Pant's exit left India at 45/2 during the batting powerplay, and England bowlers sensed an opportunity. However, India's middle order stabilized the innings, with Shreyas Iyer top-scoring with 86 runs.

In contrast, England's batting performance crumbled under pressure. They lost wickets at regular intervals, and the Indian bowlers maintained a tight grip on the game. England's top scorers were Jos Buttler (30 runs) and Harry Brook (32 runs), but their efforts weren't enough to prevent a comprehensive defeat.

India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal caused significant damage to England's batting lineup. Yadav claimed three wickets, while Chahal picked up two. Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament, took two important wickets early in England's innings.

India's Triumph and Path to the Final

With their commanding victory, India has secured a spot in the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. They will face the winner of the other semifinal between Australia and Pakistan. India's dominant performance in Lucknow has sent a clear message that they are a formidable force and a clear contender for the title.