Cricket Highlights, June 23: T20 WC 2024 (Match 49) – USA vs England

USA vs England (Match 49) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss England’s emphatic 10-wicket victory over the USA in their final Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024. This win, achieved in just 9.4 overs thanks to Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 83 from 38 deliveries, secured England’s place in the semi-finals and significantly boosted their net run rate. 

In their last Super Eight encounter, England easily defeated the USA by 10 wickets to secure a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. Thanks to Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 83 off 38 balls, the reigning champions were able to chase down 116 in just 9.4 overs, increasing their net run rate (NRR) to an astounding 1.992.

Chris Jordan, returning to the squad for Mark Wood, became the first England player to take a men’s T20I hat-trick. His stunning performance saw him take four wickets in five deliveries, as the USA collapsed from 115 for 5 to 115 all out. Jordan’s feat echoes that of Ireland’s Curtis Campher, the only other bowler to achieve a similar feat in a T20 World Cup.

The USA started strong in Bridgetown, reaching 48 for 2 in their first six overs. However, Adil Rashid’s exceptional bowling, with figures of 2 for 13 from four overs, stifled their progress. Rashid, continuing his stellar campaign, dismissed key players Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar, equaling Stuart Broad’s record of 30 dismissals in T20 World Cups.

To surpass South Africa’s net run rate and secure second place in the group, England needed to chase down 116 in 18.4 overs. Buttler had loftier ambitions. He propelled England to 60 runs during the powerplay, including a solar panel-shattering six off Saurabh Netravalkar. Buttler reached his half-century in just 32 deliveries and concluded the chase with a flurry of sixes against Harmeet Singh, finishing the game with 62 balls to spare.

Chris Jordan’s inclusion in the World Cup squad came as a surprise, following Jamie Overton’s injury. His emotional hat-trick in Barbados, where he grew up, was met with rapturous applause from local fans. Jordan’s figures of 4 for 10 brought his T20I wicket tally to 105, marking a significant milestone in his career.

This World Cup, Adil Rashid’s googlies have been crucial. He took Nitish Kumar and Aaron Jones by surprise with his deliveries, which accounted for five of his nine wickets in the competition. After giving up just 10 runs in his four overs against the USA, Rashid was nearly unplayable because to his shrewd use of full lengths and outside-off stump lines.

Corey Anderson, expected to bring experience and flair to the USA team, has had a disappointing tournament. Averaging just 13 before the final fixture, Anderson’s highest score of the tournament, 29, came against England. His performance fell short of expectations, underscoring a challenging campaign for the former New Zealand international.

Jos Buttler has had a mixed tournament as England’s captain. Despite solid wicketkeeping and strategic acumen, his batting had been inconsistent until his explosive 83 not out against the USA. This knock, featuring five sixes in an over, marked Buttler’s resurgence and solidified England’s path to the knockout stages.

Starting the tournament on a frustrating note, Jos Buttler has found his rhythm. His aggressive innings against the USA underscored England’s strong title defense. With their place in the semi-finals secured, England looks poised to continue their quest for back-to-back T20 World Cup titles.

USA vs England Scoreboard

USA– 115 (18.5)

England – 117/0 (9.4)

Result – England won by 10 wickets

Player of the match – Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid

USA vs England Playing XIs

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