India, meanwhile, also arrive at the final unbeaten and full of confidence. The five-time champions once again find themselves in the title match for the ninth occasion after a dominant campaign.
Their semi-final win over Afghanistan showcased their batting depth, with Aaron George notching up a superb 115 (104) as India scripted the tournament-best successful chase of 311. George’s opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the tone at the top with a blistering 33-ball 68, providing the platform for the rest of the innings.
Captain Ayush Mhatre, who contributed a fluent 62 runs off 59 balls, echoed Rew’s sentiments about staying grounded ahead of the final.
“England are a fabulous team and they’re playing really well in this tournament,” Mhatre said.
“For us, it’s about playing our natural game, taking each ball on its merit, and adapting to the conditions. We want to keep things simple.”