India, March 5 -- MUMBAI

It doesn't get much bigger than this - a T20 World Cup semi-final involving India in Mumbai. Just ask the Mumbai Cricket Association officials whose phones haven't stopped ringing with the crazy demand for tickets.

England, their opponents, certainly have their task cut out in Thursday's blockbuster.

Not only are they up against a fearsome T20 side, how they handle the intimidating atmosphere of 33,000 fans revving up decibel levels to back the home team's every move will be important. Those who have played at the Wankhede Stadium will vouch for how home support carries a whole different meaning here.

This marks the third consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final meeting between these two giants. England will look ...