India and England will battle it out for a place in the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia. Adelaide Oval will host the two heavyweights in what proposes to be a hotly contested affair in front of a sold-out crowd on Thursday, November 10.
While India qualified for the knockouts with a solitary blemish against the Proteas, England has had a scratchy tournament so far. But Jos Buttler's side managed to scrape past a diligent Sri Lankan outfit, securing their semi-final birth, along with dumping the defending champions Australia out of the competition.
However, Rohit Sharma will be wary of the threat that lies in front of him, given the potency of the Three Lions in the shortest format of the game. India's forgetful record in knockout games over the last eight years will also be a concern for the flamboyant Indian opener.
Meanwhile, one of the pre-tournament favorites, England, are struggling with fitness issues to a couple of their star players, Mark Wood and Dawid Malan. Although there has been no official statement regarding their omission, Malan is unlikely to feature against India in their crunch semi-final encounter.
The shorter square boundaries at the Adelaide Oval will entice the power hitters from both sides. Fans can expect another thrilling encounter of this already nerve-wracking ICC mega event Down Under.
The weather is expected to remain cloudy with no forecast for rain
The ongoing tournament has seen several games affected and washed out due to rain, but the fans can breathe a sigh of relief as there is little to no forecast of rain on Thursday in Adelaide. According to 'Weather.com', it will be overcast for the majority of the day, with a 24% chance of precipitation in the early hours of the morning.
But the game won't be affected by the weather, with the Sun peeking from the clouds in the afternoon and a gentle breeze blowing across the venue. A full-fledged game of cricket is expected to proceed without any rain interruption in Adelaide.
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