[Watch] T20 World Cup 2024, Super Eight: Jos Buttler's massive six breaks solar panel - Cricket Winner

Jos Buttler is renowned across the cricketing world for his powerful hitting. As a modern-day great, his consistency in the white-ball format has been nothing short of extraordinary over the years.

In the Super 8 game between England and the USA, Buttler once again demonstrated his prowess. He blasted Saurabh Netravalkar for a massive 104-meter six, asserting his dominance over the USA’s best bowler in the tournament.

Strategic decision and stellar bowling

Buttler won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely. England’s bowlers performed brilliantly, reducing the USA to just 115 runs. Chris Jordan made history by taking a hat-trick, setting the stage for Buttler and Phil Salt to unleash their power in the second half.

The 104-Meter Six

The highlight of Buttler’s innings came on the fourth delivery of the third over. Facing a slower full delivery on the middle, Buttler danced down the track and powered it straight over the bowler’s head, sending the ball onto the roof of Kensington Oval. The six was so powerful it broke a solar panel. Buttler continued his assault by smashing another six on the very next delivery, making it a massive 19-run over.

Securing the victory against USA

Buttler eventually reached his fifty, and his remarkable knock, combined with Jordan’s four-wicket haul, positioned England as firm favorites for a decisive victory.

First team to qualify for Semi-finals

From the brink of being knocked out in the group stages, England has become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024. On Sunday, June 23, England secured their top 4 position by thrashing the USA in their final Super 8 match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

England needed to chase down a target of 116 in 18.4 overs or less to advance, a feat they achieved with ease. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt provided an aggressive start, helping the defending champions chase the target in just 9.4 overs.

England’s commanding performance, led by Buttler’s brutal hitting and Jordan’s historic bowling, has solidified their place in the semi-finals, marking them as strong contenders for the championship.