Updated November 11th, 2022 at 12:48 IST
How the cricket world reacted to England's win over India in T20 World Cup semifinal
The manner in which India lost the match has stunned everyone in the cricketing world. Several prominent faces took to social media to criticise the Indian team
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In yet another heartbreak for Indian cricket fans, the Men in Blue lost out to England in the second semifinal to exit the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on a sad note. India lost the match by a huge margin of 10 wickets as England chased down a 169-run target in just 16 overs. Jos Buttler and Alex Hales forged an unbeaten 170-run partnership to take their side to a comfortable victory. While Buttler scored an unbeaten 80 off 49 balls, Hales remained not out at 86 off 47 balls.
T20 WC: Cricket world reacts to India's loss to England
The manner in which India lost the match has stunned everyone in the cricketing world. Several prominent faces took to social media to criticise the Indian team's performance in the crucial game. Among those who slammed the Rohit Sharma-led side for their poor show in the semifinal is former India opener Virender Sehwag. He said India looked clueless with the ball, adding "Hales and Buttler too good for this Indian attack."
A coin has two sides, so does life.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
If we celebrate our team’s success like our own then we should be able to take our team's losses too…
In life, they both go hand in hand.#INDvsENG
India Clueless with the ball. Hales and Buttler too good for this Indian attack.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Yes we want our team to win each time they step on the field but we’ve got to realise there will be days that don’t go your way! Proud to see the boys perform as a unit thruout the tournament. Time to reflect on how we can improve & comeback stronger 🇮🇳 💪🏻 #WorldCup2022 #INDvsENG
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
You only expect from those who can deliver! Chin up boys 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Ruthless from ENGLAND! An exquisite semi final performance against a fabulous Indian team!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24)
PAKISTAN will be petrified cos this ENGLAND team is 🚀.
Heart-breaking loss for the team but proud of the boys, and the Bharat Army, for giving it their all! I’m positive we’ll bounce back soon, but first, a well deserved break or vacation and time with the family. @bookingcom @ICC @T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xlZZoNkB22
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Well on my way to get both knockout calls wrong😂shocker! In the famous words of Zaheer Khan, “it’s a funny old game this”! Well, especially t20’s. But, it’s not over until it’s over
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
Heartbreak for India but must congratulate @englandcricket for a clinical show on the big day and also on making the finals. Well played 👏🏽 #INDvENG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Yr4gyv7B1o
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Where is your Song Wasim ?????? https://t.co/Qxp5qPTTmJ
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Team England you were a far better team congratulations. For team India, lot to learn and come back harder next time. #INDvsENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Heartbreak 💔
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
England played out of their skin to win a place in the finals. Better luck next time Team India. 💔💔 #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/PAUPkF4mgC
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India vs England
As far as the match is concerned, India scored 168/6 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first by England. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya played incredible knocks to take India to a respectable total after yet another shaky start from the openers. KL Rahul was dismissed early again for 5 off 5 balls. Rohit Sharma also looked rusty with the bat as he was removed for 27 off 28 balls. While Kohli scored 50 off 40 balls, Pandya smashed 63 off 33 balls.
The second innings saw England chase down the target in style as they scored 170/0 in 16 overs. Hales and Buttler were the stars of the show for England as they scored 86 and 80 runs, respectively. None of the Indian bowlers were able to pick a wicket in the game as they allowed England to cruise comfortably to the target. Hales was named the player of the match for his outstanding batting in the powerplay.
Image: AP
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Published November 10th, 2022 at 18:03 IST