India vs England pitch report: After more than three weeks of action, we are finally into the all-important semifinals stage, where we would see a repeat of the 2022 T20 World Cup clash. It is India vs England, who will lock horns at the Providence Stadium, Guyana on June 27 (Thursday). Amidst all the talk about the reserve day debate, there is an intrigue around the pitch conditions. While the stadium has hosted five T20 World Cup 2024 encounters thus far, the venue has not hosted a single game in last 18 days!
India vs England pitch report: Indian spinners to rule at Guyana Stadium?
A tough conditions lies ahead for both India and England in Guyana. While the weather conditions doesn’t boast confidence, the surface here has traditionally been a low-scoring one. Even in this competition, spinners have majorly ruled the roost here, with the deck offering quite a lot of turn, even for the finger spinners.
One interesting thing to that has come to notice this season has been the obscurity in the second innings. Teams have found it hard to chase down totals at the Providence Stadium. While the average first-innings total is a decent 145.6, it heavily drops down to just 77.4 in the second innings. Conversely, this creates a dilemma between the teams, who would generally love to bowl first courtesy of the erratic weather conditions in the month of July in Guyana.
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With the surface aiding spinners, India might start the fixture as favorites. The Men in Blue have a superb blend of spinners, including the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, a troika that can easily run through the English lineup. For England, however, the onus will definitely fell on an in-form Adil Rashid, who has probably been their best player in the tournament.
Providence Cricket Stadium, Guyana T20 stats
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 133 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 169/5 |
| Highest Score | 191/5 |
| Lowest Score | 39/10 |
