In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, England faced the United States of America in Match 49 of the Super 8 Group 2 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. Winning the toss, England captain Jos Buttler opted to bowl first, a decision that proved advantageous.
USA struggles against England’s bowling attack
The USA, opening with Steven Taylor and Andries Gous, managed a steady start but soon found themselves struggling against England’s disciplined bowling. Despite a brief resistance from Nitish Kumar, who scored 30 off 24 balls with one four and two sixes, and Corey Anderson, who added 29 off 28 balls, the American batting lineup faltered. Harmeet Singh contributed a late 21 off 17 balls, but the rest of the team couldn’t hold their ground. Chris Jordan‘s hat-trick in the 19th over was the highlight, as he claimed four wickets for just 10 runs. Adil Rashid also delivered an exceptional performance, taking two wickets for 13 runs in his four overs. The USA was eventually bowled out for 115 in 18.5 overs.
England complete a commanding chase
Chasing a modest target of 116, England’s openers, Philip Salt and Jos Buttler, took charge from the outset. Buttler played a captain’s knock, scoring a blistering 83 off 38 balls, including six fours and seven sixes. Salt supported with a steady 25 off 21 balls. The pair’s aggressive batting saw England reach the target in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket.
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Here is how fans reacted:
When @josbuttler starts to fire you know England have a chance of winning the WC .. Watch out everyone .. #T20CWC
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2024
Never in doubt! Let’s go boys! 🙌 https://t.co/LCzJmoYXoR
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 23, 2024
A week or so ago England was fretting over other teams' results and keeping a weather watch while Australia was sitting comfortably. How the tables have turned!
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) June 23, 2024
Americans explaining Jos’ knock to each other: pic.twitter.com/iKZ49VYHVA
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 23, 2024
ENGLAND HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMI FINALS OF 2024 T20 WORLD CUP. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/b6RQ7C0UxM
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 23, 2024
After an iffy start, England continue their fine record in recent T20 World Cups:
2016 – finalists
2021 – semi-finals
2022 – winners
2024 – semi-finals at worst— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) June 23, 2024
– Finals in 2016.
– Semi final in 2021.
– Champions in 2022.
– Qualified into Semis in 2024.ENGLAND, WHAT A TEAM IN T20Is. 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/Y7vhbfISWx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 23, 2024
Look what England have done today! They have qualified but also have a chance of finishing no 1 in the group! The lesson for SA is to win big against some of the teams. It will be cruel if they get knocked out this evening in spite of being unbeaten so far but we all know how…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2024
The reigning champions move one step closer to defending their title 🔥
England become the first team to book a spot in the #T20WorldCup 2024 semi-finals 👏#USAvENG | 📝: https://t.co/a9ojDCSPBJ pic.twitter.com/AFcV8HYaKq
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024
Just a four-wicket maiden with a ball to spare for Chris Jordan 🤯🤯🤯#USAvENG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ehkhRGhJFT
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) June 23, 2024
ENGLAND HAVE QUALIFIED FOR SEMIFINAL OF THIS T20 WORLD CUP 2024…!!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/qclGSdason
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 23, 2024
If South Africa wins than India will face England in Semifinal.
If West Indies wins than India will face West Indies in Semifinal.I think we will face England in Semifinal.
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/nkBSi6exy8— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) June 23, 2024
England becomes the first team to qualify for the semifinal ❤️🔥#t20worldcup pic.twitter.com/qjmBPf8OM0
— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786) June 23, 2024
England have done it in style by chasing the total of 117 inside 10 overs and they now becomes the first side to officially qualify for the semifinal of T20 World Cup 2024
Joss Butler 83* (38)
Chris Jordan 4/10#T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/CMyZlMTivN— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) June 23, 2024
Jeez Buttler has just hit 5 6’s in an over England on the brink of a semifinal spot
— Ernie Poulton (@erniep6969) June 23, 2024
At one time England were on the verge of elimination from the World Cup and now they are the first team to qualify for the semifinal. How time changes. #T20WorldCup2024
— Rohit Sharma (@RohitSharma4822) June 23, 2024
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