India entered the final after defeating England by seven runs in a closely contested match, with Sanju Samson’s 89 and Jasprit Bumrah’s tight death bowling proving decisive.
Batting first, India posted a competitive total with Sanju Samson emerging as the top scorer, anchoring the innings with a crucial knock of 89 runs.
England mounted a strong chase and kept the contest alive till the final overs, largely due to a blistering century by Jacob Bethell, who reached the milestone in just 45 balls.
Despite Bethell’s aggressive innings, England fell short of the target as India’s bowlers held their nerve in the closing stages.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered an exceptional spell in the death overs, restricting England’s scoring and helping India defend the total.
England pushed the match deep but failed to convert the opportunity into victory, eventually losing by seven runs.
With the win, India advanced to the final where they will face New Zealand on March 8. [KNT]
