Wankhede Stadium witnessed pure drama as India scraped past England by 7 runs in the semi-final, booking their final ticket against New Zealand on March 8. Captain Suryakumar Yadav pulled no punches about the emotional rollercoaster.
India’s 253 for 7 looked vulnerable as England raced to 246 for 7 in pursuit. The guests’ resilience made it a contest till the wire.
Post-victory, Suryakumar bared his soul: ‘I was really nervous. My heart rate would’ve given it away if checked.’ He noted the inherent tension of home title clashes, balanced by team eagerness.
Praising the bowling resurgence, he said, ‘England was in it all match and chased aggressively. But Bumrah, Arshdeep, and others’ bowling masterclass sealed it—truly outstanding.’
Smart fielding calls were pivotal too. ‘Our coach T Dilip deserves credit for matching Shivam Dubey against Adil Rashid flawlessly,’ he acknowledged.
Eyes now on the Ahmedabad showdown, Suryakumar reflected, ‘Making the final there is an extraordinary sensation, massive for the squad.’ India’s campaign rolls on, with a nation hungry for success.