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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 fi♚rst, a decisio��n 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 als♍o deliv𒉰ered 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 startꦡs to fire you know England have a chance of winning the WC .. Watch out everyone ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
Never in doubt! Let’s go boys! 🙌
— Isa Guha (@isaguha)
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)
Americans explaining Jos’ knock to each other:
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
ENGLAND HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMI FINALS OF 2024 T🔜20 WORLD 💙CUP. 🏆
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
After an iffy start, England conti🐠nue their fine record in recent T20 World🍨 Cups:
2016 – finalists
2021 – semi-finals
2022 – winners
2024 – semi-finals at worst— Tim Wigmore (@timwig)
– Finals in 2016.
– Semi final in 2021.
– Champions in 2022.
– Qualified into Semis in 2024.ENGLAND, WHAT A TEAM IN T20Is. 🥶🔥
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Look what England have done today! They have qualified but also have a chance of finishing no 1 in the group! The lesson f🦩or 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)
The reigning champions move one step closer to de🌃fending their title 🔥
England become the first team to book a spot📖 in the 2024 semi-finals 👏 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Just a fou🃏r-wicket maiden🥃 with a ball to spare for Chris Jordan 🤯🤯🤯
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy)
ENGLAND HAVE QUALIFIED FOR SEMIFINAL OF THIS T20 WORLD CUP 2024…!!!! 🏆
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
If South Africa wins than India will face England in Semifinal.
If West Indies wins than India will face West Indi𒉰es in ဣSemifinal.I think we will face England in Semifinal.
What do you think?— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08)
England becomes the first team to qual🧸ify for the s♚emifinal ❤️🔥
— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786)
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— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket)
Jeez Buttler🔯 has just hit 5 6’s in an over England on the brink of a semifinal s﷽pot
— Ernie Poulton (@erniep6969)
At one time England were on the verge of elimination from the Wor🐲ld Cup and now they are the first team to qualify for the semi🔥final. How time changes.
— Rohit Sharma (@RohitSharma4822)
