India need to be ready for 'fearless' England in T20 World Cup semifinal

India need to be ready for 'fearless' England in T20 World Cup semifinal

Both teams go into the last four showdown in Mumbai having won six of their seven games at the global tournament.

England lost early in the competition against West Indies but have bounced back nicely and seem to be hitting form at just the right time.

Morkel told reporters: "I feel that tomorrow is going to be a shootout between two aggressive teams. Playing against England, it's a team that's street-smart.

"There's a lot of quality in their side. They bat very long and deep, which makes them very dangerous.

"The way they approach a T20 game is fearless, and they try to take the game on. That will also give you opportunities.

"The side that reads the conditions quickest, I reckon, will come out on top."

The former South Africa international also agreed that India have not yet hit their straps in the tournament.

"We haven't really spoken about the perfect game," Morkel said. "It's not about how you get to the semi-finals. It's about the next two games, how we'e going to play there.

"I think the quality of this team has been shown that on the day somebody will put their hand up.

"Then hopefully, especially tomorrow night, we can put that special performance in."

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