"Only three times in their history have they scored more than the 246 they got on Thursday, but still it was not enough. Never before have so many runs been scored in a T20 World Cup match, nor as many sixes, nor more sixes in an innings than India's 19."
"They kept pace with India's run-scoring with uncanny accuracy: one run ahead after the powerplay, identical totals after 10 overs, again after 12 and 13; ahead after 15, 16, and 17. It was glorious chaos, in the midst of which Jacob Bethell scored a wonderful century to keep his side in it."
"But India scored 48 off their last three overs and it was at this moment, almost in sight of the summit, that England finally lost their foothold. Their bowling had been simply pulverised, to the extent that the list of the Englishmen who have conceded the most runs in a T20 World Cup match now features Archer at the top."
England and India played an extraordinary T20 World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, with both teams setting multiple records. England scored 246 runs, among their highest T20 totals, yet fell short. India's 253 runs represented the most ever scored in a T20 World Cup match, with 19 sixes in their innings. Jacob Bethell scored 105 off 48 balls to keep England competitive throughout, matching India's run-rate through various stages. However, India's explosive final three overs proved decisive. England's bowling was severely punished, with Jofra Archer and Sam Curran conceding record amounts. Despite the loss, England remained competitive until the final moments, with Archer hitting sixes off the last three deliveries. India advances to the final seeking a third T20 World Cup title.
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