Chris Jordan showed incredible skill by taking four wickets in five balls, securing the third hat-trick of the T20 World Cup. This performance led defending champions England to qualify for the semi-finals with a dominant 10-wicket victory over the United States in Barbados on Sunday.
The 35-year-old all-rounder, who hails from Barbados, made a remarkable comeback in this match with figures of 4-10 in 2.5 overs, as the United States were bowled out for 115.
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, played a phenomenal unbeaten innings of 83 runs, including five sixes in an over from Harmeet Singh, to chase down the target in just 9.4 overs.
With this emphatic win, England secured a spot in the semi-finals, regardless of the outcome of the final Group Two Super Eights match between the West Indies and South Africa.
Jordan’s hat-trick was a historic moment, making him the first England bowler to achieve this feat in a men’s T20 international match. Buttler praised Jordan’s performance, emphasizing the impact of his contribution to the team.
In his post-match interview, Jordan expressed his joy at achieving the hat-trick and restricting the United States, especially in front of his home crowd.
Buttler also highlighted the importance of maintaining their form going into the semi-finals and acknowledged his own confidence in batting.
The United States, despite their early promise in the tournament, struggled against England’s bowling attack, with Rashid and Jordan putting up a strong performance.
England’s commanding victory sets them up for the semi-finals, while they wait to see who their opponent will be in the next stage of the tournament.
