United States' Shadley Van Schalkwyk, left, greets England's captain Jos Buttler at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
USA Vs ENG T20 WC 2024: England Clinch First Semi-Final Berth With 10-Wicket Victory Over United States - In Pics
England roared loud as they clinched the first Semi-final berth of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 23 at Bridgetown with a dominant 10-wicket victory over USA in the Super Eights clash. This victory sent shivers down the spines of the remaining contenders. Chris Jordan emerged as the hero of the hour with a historic bowling performance. His fiery spell not only restricted the American batting order to a meagre 115 runs, but also etched his name in the record books by claiming the first-ever T20I hat-trick for England. Chasing a modest target, England's openers feasted on the bowling attack. Jos Buttler, in particular, played an amazing knock, carving an unbeaten 83 runs off just 38 deliveries. His brutal over against Harmeet Singh, where he launched five shots over the boundary, breaking the solar panel and window. England chased down the 116-run target in just 9.4 overs.
Jos Buttler reacts after scoring fifty runs | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's captain Jos Buttler reacts after scoring fifty runs during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Jos Buttler bats against USA | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's captain Jos Buttler bats during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Phil Salt plays a shot against USA | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's Phil Salt plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
England's captain Jos Buttler plays a shot | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's captain Jos Buttler plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
England's Phil Salt plays a shot | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's Phil Salt plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Chris Jordan celebrates after getting a hat-trick against USA | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's Chris Jordan celebrates after getting a hat-trick by dismissing United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
England's Chris Jordan bowls against USA | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's Chris Jordan bowls the delivery to get a hat-trick by dismissing United States' Saurabh Nethralvakar during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Chris Jordan celebrates the dismissal of Noshtush Kenjige | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
England's Chris Jordan, left, celebrates the dismissal of United States' Noshtush Kenjige during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Harmeet Singh plays a shot against England | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
United States' Harmeet Singh plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Corey Anderson plays a shot against England | Photo: AP/Ricardo Mazalan
United States' Corey Anderson plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between the United States and England at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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