Chris Jordan claimed a hat-trick as England thrashed the USA by 10 wickets in Barbados to book their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. The fast bowler took four wickets in five balls, finishing with four for 10, as the USA were dismissed for 115 after being put in to bat.
Jos Buttler then produced his best innings of the tournament, smashing an unbeaten 83 from 38 balls, including seven sixes, as England chased down the target in just 9.4 overs. Phil Salt contributed 25 not out as the openers put on 117 without loss.
The victory was set up by Adil Rashid's spell of two for 13 from four overs, which stifled the USA's middle order. Liam Livingstone also claimed one for 24 as the USA's innings never gained momentum after Reece Topley removed Andries Gous in the first over.
Jordan's hat-trick came at the end of the innings, removing Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh and Saurabh Netravalkar to spark celebrations at his childhood ground, Kensington Oval. The win ensures England finish top of Group 2 in the Super Eights, ahead of the winner of Sunday's match between West Indies and South Africa.
For the USA, their fairytale campaign ends with three consecutive defeats in the Super Eights, but their presence in this stage has already secured a place in the next T20 World Cup in 2026.
