England face India in T20 World Cup semi-final rematch

England will face their toughest challenge yet in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final against India, according to all-rounder Moeen Ali. The two teams will meet in Guyana on Thursday, with England hoping to repeat their 10-wicket thrashing of India at the same stage in the 2022 tournament.

England have been in impressive form throughout the tournament, but they have yet to face a team of India's caliber. India, on the other hand, have been in dominant form, winning all of their completed matches in the last three weeks.

Moeen believes that England will need to be at their best to beat India, but he is confident that they can draw on their previous success against the same opponents.

"They're just a brilliant side," Moeen said. "They've got everything covered, so we're going to have to be at our best to beat them. I'm looking forward to it, actually: it's a great challenge, similar to the last time we played them in the semi-final in Australia."

That Adelaide semi-final is best remembered for Jos Buttler and Alex Hales' unbroken 170-run partnership which led England to victory with four overs to spare, but was set up by their bowlers. India managed only 62 for 2 off their first 10 overs after being asked to bat first, and Hardik Pandya's late hitting was not enough to get them to a winning total.

Moeen said his main memories of the game were "just how clinical" England were in their preparation. "But [also] the way we took them on, and we were unbelievable with the bat. We set the game up on that wicket with the ball. Even when they got away from us a little bit at the end, it was a bit late. That was a great day, and a great performance."

India will be looking to avenge that defeat and reach the final for the second time in a row. They will be led by Rohit Sharma, who has been in excellent form throughout the tournament.

The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, with both teams having a chance to reach the final.

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