India vs England T20 World Cup: Australia legend Glenn McGrath has expressed in India pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, labelling him a "big-game player" and predicting that the skilful fast bowler will shine in India's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

During the do-or-die encounter of the Super Eight stage, Bumrah turned the tables in India's favour with a powerful 12th over, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase, and breaking the West Indies'brisk momentum. This double strike paved the way for India's five-wicket victory, securing their spot in the semi-finals.

McGrath, who led Australia to three World Cup titles, believes Bumrah is a big stage player and he thrives under pressure.

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"I think Jasprit is a big-game player. Sometimes in the big games, these players lift from their normal game. Not saying the focus is not there, but they really love those big moments, big games. I've got total faith in Bumrah when it comes to big matches," McGrath said at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai.

The defending champions entered the knockout stage as favourites. McGrath advised the Men in Blue to absorb the stress that accompanies a high-stakes cricket clash against semi-final rival England.

"You enjoy it. You just bring it back to its simplest form. The team I played in, I just felt our danger period was getting to the final. Once we were in the final, I thought the game was all over. I think the team likes pressure. They like challenges. They're up for it," he said.

The legendary pacer, who was part of the Australian side that won three World Cups on the bounce in 1999, 2003 and 2007, said the anticipation should be considered as an opportunity rather than a hindrance and revealed what the teams need to do to upgrade themselves on the biggest stage.

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"In the final, the big game, the best teams in the world, the best players, that's where they perform. For me, the reason you went to a World Cup was to play in the final and win the final. All the matches leading up to it were just things you have to do to get there. You focused, switched on and enjoyed the pressure."