NEW DELHI: A superb spell from Adil Rashid and a sensational hat-trick from Chris Jordan were followed by a Jos Buttler carnage as reigning champions England qualified for the 2024 T20 World Cup semis, hammering the United States by 10 wickets in their concluding Super Eights match in Barbados on Sunday. Chris Jordan (2.5-0-10-4) took four wickets in five balls after Rashid's (4-0-13-2) choked the USA batters as England bowled out the co-hosts for a lowly 115.
Captain Buttler then smashed a blistering 83 not out as England raced to 117 for 0 in 9.4 overs to guarantee a place in the last four. Making a comeback in place of Mark Wood, Jordan mopped up the USA tail by claiming four wickets in five balls, including the hat-trick, in the 19th over as the Americans folded in 18.
5 overs. Jordan became the first Englishman to take a hat-trick at the T20 World Cup. As It Happened Buttler's explosive 83 not out off 38 balls, featuring seven sixes and six fours, then led England to victory, making them the first team to secure a semis berth this edition.
Buttler's scintillating knock included hitting five sixes in one over off Harmeet Singh, rendering the USA bowling attack helpless. During England's chase, Buttler showcased his hard-hitting prowess, leaving a lasting impact on the game. Earlier in the match, the 35-year-old Jordan, originally from Christ Church, Barbados, made a significant contribution.
In the penultimate over, Jordan started by dismissing a well-set Corey Anderson fo.