When Shane Warne Rightly Predicted IND vs ENG World Cup Tie Of 2011

image-lob59bgeSachin Tendulkar had scored a brilliant century vs England in World Cup 2011 (ICC)

As the adrenaline surges through the veins of cricket fans worldwide, the excitement in the air is evident. The ICC World Cup 2023 has been a spectacle to behold, and a marquee face-off awaits as India prepares to challenge the defending champions, England, on Sunday.


Shane Warne’s IND vs ENG World Cup 2011 prophecy left fans awestruck

But while every game carries its unique set of narratives and stories, sometimes history tends to echo in the most mysterious of ways. And it brings us back to a remarkable prediction by former Australian spinner, Shane Warne before a similar clash more than a decade ago.

Warne, renowned not just for his on-field exploits but also his often uncanny insights into the game, had astounded fans with a tweet in 2011. It was the day India was to face England at the ICC World Cup 2011, a game hosted by the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The legendary spinner had taken to his Twitter account with a rather audacious prediction.

"Looking forward to the game between India and England today should be a cracker.. My prediction a tie!" he tweeted.


Many might have brushed it off as wishful thinking, but by the end of the day, Warne's words stood vindicated.

Having won the toss, India chose to bat first and put on a batting masterclass. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar enthralled the fans with a mesmerizing knock of 120 runs. He was aptly supported by Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh, who chipped in with significant half-centuries, propelling India to a colossal total of 338 runs in just under 50 overs.

But England was in no mood to be overshadowed. Sir Andrew Strauss led from the front with a blistering 158 runs off 145 balls. England's innings ebbed and flowed, with moments of hope and despair, ultimately culminating in them matching India's score precisely. The game ended in a thrilling tie - the 24th such instance in one-day international cricket history.

Looking back, it wasn't just the prediction of a tie that stood out in Warne's tweet. He had also anticipated the electrifying nature of the contest by suggesting it "should be a cracker." True to his words, the match remains etched in the memories of fans as one of the most nail-biting encounters in World Cup history.

So, as we gear up for the next episode of India vs England in this World Cup, one can only wonder if history will repeat itself or if a new story will be scripted on the cricketing pitch.