England has failed to defend its T20 World Cup crown, with India cruising to a dominant 68-run victory over the reigning champions in a rain-affected semi-final at Guyana National Stadium on Friday morning AEST.
Chasing a 172-run target for victory, England was rolled for 103 in just 16.4 overs as India’s tweakers spun a web around the fragile middle order.
Axar Patel (3-23) and Kuldeep Yadav (3-19) were at the peak of their powers on a dry deck at Providence, with the departure of England captain Jos Buttler during the Powerplay sparking a frantic collapse of 5-23.
Harry Brook top-scored with 25 before Jofra Archer provided some late resistance with an entertaining 21 that featured two sixes.
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Earlier, Indian captain Rohit Sharma clobbered a rapid half-century to steer his side towards 7-171 after England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
The powerful right-hander (57 from 39 balls) combined with Suryakumar Yadav (47 from 36 balls) for a 73-run partnership for the third wicket, with England seamer Chris Jordan claiming 3-37.
Meanwhile, Indian superstar Virat Kohli once again struggled with the bat, bowled by England quick Reece Topley in the third over for 9.
The defeat after wraps up an underwhelming campaign for England in the Caribbean, losing three of its four matches against Test-playing nations.
The undefeated Indians, having qualified for its first Men’s T20 World Cup final in ten years, will face South Africa in Sunday morning’s final at Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval.
