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Nasser Hussain Dismisses Claims Of India's Venue Advantage In T20 WC Semi-Final

Nasser Hussain said India deserved to be in the final as they battled different conditions to come out on top (X)Nasser Hussain said India deserved to be in the final as they battled different conditions to come out on top (X)

Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd suggested that India had gained an advantage from the T20 World Cup venue, aiding their victory over defending champions England in the semi-finals.

 However, former English captain Nasser Hussain refuted this narrative, dismissing claims of India benefiting from favorable pitch conditions and scheduling in the T20 World Cup. 

India advanced to the final by defeating England by 68 runs in the semi-finals at Providence Stadium Guyana, a pitch where  slow bowlers get maximum advantage. Indian spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel made maximum use of the conditions that helped India win the game.

Former English cricketers like Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd have been outspoken about their disagreement with the ICC's decision to give India the second semi-final spot, regardless of India's position in the Super Eight stage. India was the only team not to play under lights in this World Cup.

Naseer Hussain lauds how India adjusted quickly to the conditions

When these players and some fans accused conspiracy, former English number 3 batter and captain Nasser Hussain dismissed the rumors and credited the win to the Indian players' adaptability to different conditions.

"The narrative will be that everything on Thursday was geared towards India reaching the T20 World Cup final — the surface, the venue, all seemed to be in their favour. But if you look at things in greater detail, they came into this semi-final against England having just beaten 50-over world champions Australia on a bouncier, good pitch in St Lucia, and reverted to a lower, slower pitch and won comfortably"-Hussain wrote on Daily Mail. 

India will face South Africa in the World Cup final on Saturday, marking South Africa's first appearance in a world cup final. Both teams have maintained unbeaten records throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an anticipated blockbuster final when they clash.