In a thrilling Group 2 Super-8 fixture of the T20 World Cup 2024, Chris Jordan’s stellar performance, highlighted by a hat-trick, led England to a crucial victory against the USA in Bridgetown, Barbados. This remarkable achievement has significantly boosted England’s chances of reaching the semifinals.

Born and raised in Barbados, Chris Jordan’s journey in cricket has been marked by hard work and perseverance. Playing in his homeland and delivering a hat-trick in such a crucial match is a testament to his skill and dedication.

England’s bowling strategy

England’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss set the stage for a thrilling encounter. The USA began aggressively, scoring 48 runs in the powerplay despite losing two wickets. Gous was dismissed early by Reece Topley, but the USA seemed to find their rhythm until England’s spinners and Jordan’s magic turned the game on its head.

Great start for England!#ReeceTopley strikes in the first over of the game as #AndriesGous holes out at backward square leg.

Will 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 bowlers pick more wickets in the Powerplay? 👀

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Spin magic by Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone

Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone spun a web around the USA batsmen. Rashid’s googlies were particularly effective, claiming two crucial wickets, while Livingstone took a wicket off his final ball, ending with combined figures of 8-0-37-3. Their spell tightened the screws on the USA, setting the stage for Jordan’s heroics.

Brilliantly bowled googly by Adil Rashid to bamboozle USA captain!🔥

Will England spinners continue to apply more pressure?

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 23, 2024

Positive intent from #NitishKumar!👊🏽

Couple of counter-attacking shots from the USA batter👏🏾

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Chris Jordan’s hat-trick over

Chris Jordan’s hat-trick was the highlight of the match. In a masterclass of death bowling, he dismissed Corey Anderson on the first ball, followed by Muhammad Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, and Saurabh Netravalkar in quick succession. His athletic catch to dismiss Harmeet Singh and the subsequent four wickets in five balls decimated the USA from 115/5 to 115 all out.

CHRIS JORDAN HAT TRICK BALL!!! #t20worldcup pic.twitter.com/jcHYAvtD0D

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) June 23, 2024

A Chris Jordan hat-trick combined with Adil Rashid's fabulous spell has restricted USA to 115 in Barbados 🔥#T20WorldCup | #USAvENG | 📝: https://t.co/PTmbZo4KCt pic.twitter.com/DMbrzZrFYL

— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024

First England bowler to pick a hat-trick in Men's T20Is 😍

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— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024

England’s bowling unit was exceptional, with every bowler contributing to the USA’s collapse. Jordan’s hat-trick and overall figures of 4 wickets for minimal runs were complemented by disciplined spells from Rashid, Livingstone, and Topley. The USA’s batting lineup had no answers to England’s varied attack.

The victory has crucial implications for Group 2 standings. England needs to chase down the target in 18.4 overs or fewer to secure their place in the semifinals. Achieving this would put them ahead of other contenders based on net run rate, an essential factor in the tightly contested group. A win with an over to spare or by more than 10 runs would see them through, while a loss or a narrow victory would complicate their path.

Spinning his nation into the semi-finals 😵‍💫

Adil Rashid is awarded the @Aramco POTM after his 2/13 laid the foundation for an imposing England victory 🏅#USAvENG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/pyZjnVFcYt

— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024

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Chris Jordan’s exceptional performance, capped by a historic hat-trick, not only led England to a significant win over the USA but also underscored his importance to the team. As England stands on the cusp of qualifying for the semifinals, Jordan’s heroics in his homeland will be remembered as one of the standout moments of the T20 World Cup 2024.