Chris Jordan’s Hat-Trick Leads England to Victory Over USA in Barbados

Bridgetown, Barbados, June 24 – England’s fast bowler Chris Jordan celebrated a memorable day by taking a hat-trick in a 10-wicket win over the USA during the ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights match. This achievement was particularly special for Jordan as it happened in Barbados, his birthplace, where he has also played cricket.

Match Highlights

Jordan’s four-wicket haul, including England’s first-ever T20I hat-trick, and captain Jos Buttler’s explosive batting were the key moments of the match. England’s victory secured their spot in the semifinals.

Post-Match Reactions

In the post-match press conference, Jordan expressed his joy, saying, “The hat-trick is definitely a special one. The team performance was really solid today.” He added that taking the hat-trick in front of his family and friends made the day even more special.

Jordan also reflected on the team’s journey to the semifinals, mentioning that the challenges they faced helped them focus and improve their performance. He emphasized the importance of staying calm and experienced in crucial moments.

Match Summary

England won the toss and chose to bowl first. The USA scored 115 runs in 18.5 overs, with notable contributions from Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, and Harmeet Singh. Jordan was the standout bowler for England, taking 4 wickets for just 10 runs. Adil Rashid and Sam Curran also bowled effectively.

England chased down the target in just 9.4 overs, with Buttler scoring an unbeaten 83 runs and Phil Salt adding 25 runs. Rashid was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his excellent performance.

Jordan concluded by saying that England needs to stay focused and plan well for their upcoming matches.