T20 World Cup, India's Predicted XI Vs England: Will Rishabh Pant Be Preferred Over Dinesh Karthik?

Neither Rishabh Pant, nor Dinesh Karthik has made the wicket-keeper's spot his own in the T20 World Cup 2022 for India. It would be a toss-up between the two for the second T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

As the Indian cricket gears up for the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final against England, there remains a big dilemma over the selection of the wicketkeeper. Dinesh Karthik featured in 4 of the 5 Super 12 matches before Rishabh Pant was preferred in the dead rubber against Zimbabwe. The dimensions of the Adelaide Oval, as well as Pant's past record against England, might just see the southpaw taking the role behind the stumps. But, the selection isn't a straightforward one, considering Pant can't be given the role of a finisher that Karthik has made his own. But it must also to be taken into account that Karthik has failed to finish the innings on a couple of occasions when he did get a chance at the World Cup.

Here's what we think should be India's playing XI for the semi-final clash against England

Rohit Sharma:The captain of the Indian team, Rohit hasn't been in the best of form this campaign, with just one half-century to his name. The semi-final against England might be the perfect opportunity for him to soar back to form.

KL Rahul:With two consecutive fifties in the last two games, Rahul has truly regained the lost form that saw him struggle in the first three matches. India need him to fire against England at the Adelaide Oval.

Virat Kohli:The poster-boy of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli has truly returned to his best. Kohli is leading the scoring charts in the tournament, with 246 runs in 5 matches. His success against England would be key to India's chances.