The Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal, offering intriguing insights for both teams. While the venue has seen a slight advantage for teams batting first in the tournament, historical data suggests a dominance of chasing teams. The pitch offers a balanced challenge for both pace and spin, and the toss decision holds significant weight based on past trends.
India, seeking their second T20 World Cup title after their victory in 2007, will clash with reigning champions England in the second semifinal of the tournament. The winner of this high-stakes match will advance to the final against South Africa on June 29th.
India will face defending champions England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, June 27th. The match will be held at the Providence Stadium in Guyana with the winner advancing to face South Africa in the final.
State Bank of India (SBI) has successfully raised Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infrastructure bonds, exceeding its initial target by a significant margin. The funds will be utilized to finance crucial infrastructure projects, including highways, power plants, and affordable housing. The bonds, offering a 7.36% annual coupon rate, attracted strong investor interest, underscoring the growing demand for long-term infrastructure investments in India.
The Indian government is investigating Foxconn, an Apple supplier, for allegedly discriminating against married women in hiring practices at its iPhone assembly facility in Chennai. The Ministry of Labour has demanded a report from the Tamil Nadu government after media reports surfaced about married women being excluded from employment. While Foxconn denies the allegations and claims to have hired married women in recent recruitment drives, multiple employees and former executives corroborate the claims of systematic exclusion based on marital status. The investigation highlights concerns about discriminatory hiring practices and the need for equal opportunities in the workplace.
Vani Kola, a prominent venture capitalist, returned to India after a successful career in Silicon Valley to establish Kalaari Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm. She has funded over 110 startups, making her a key figure in India’s booming startup ecosystem.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, predicting heavy rainfall in these regions on June 27. The alert comes as the IMD forecasts widespread precipitation across India in the coming days, including heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.
June 27 promises a packed schedule of events, ranging from a presidential address to the launch of a new Silver ETF and an exciting cricket semi-final. Read on for a comprehensive list of notable happenings across India and the world.
India and England are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal. India, undefeated in the tournament, will look to maintain their dominance, while England aims to avenge their previous loss. Both teams have strong squads and are poised for a thrilling encounter.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) is hoping for a last-minute Paris Olympics qualification in the mixed 4x400m relay event. They have invited Sri Lanka and Maldives to the National Inter-State Championships to help the Indian team break the national record and secure a spot in Paris. The Indian team needs to clock a time under 3:11.87 to qualify. Other notable news includes Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s possible participation in the championships despite injury and Neeraj Chopra’s absence due to the Paris Diamond League.
