I can't see India losing this time, England will need something extraordinary: Paul Collingwood
T20 World Cup semifinal, according to former all-rounder Paul Collingwood, who feels that the 'Men in Blue' are unlikely to lose the grudge match against the defending champions. India and England are set to clash on Thursday in a repeat of the 2021 last four stage match in Adelaide which Jos Buttler and his men won by 10 wickets.
«Honestly, I can't see India losing this time. England will need something extraordinary to beat them,» Collingwood said on Star Sports Press Room.
Jasprit Bumrah has been in sensational form with teams including the likes of former champions Australia and Pakistan struggling to score against him. Collingwood reckons the pacer's four overs would decide the complexion of the game.
«India, with their well-rounded squad, stands out particularly for Jasprit Bumrah's current form. He's fit, accurate, fast, and highly skilled. No team seems to have an answer for him,
»In a 120-ball game, having someone like Bumrah with his pace for 24 balls makes a huge difference. India has looked confident even in tough situations and on difficult pitches in America.
«Their batters, like Rohit Sharma who played a magnificent innings against Australia, seem to be back in form,» he added.
The pitch in Guyana has favoured the bowlers in the past by slowing down as the game goes on.
Spinners have dominated at this venue, and the pacers get some help early on but teams have reached scores of 170-180 in the ongoing World Cup.
«The match-up will be magnificent, with both sides adopting an ultra-aggressive
