Fans go wild as England secure semi-final spot with dominant win over USA in 2024 T20 World Cup

In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, England faced the United States of America in match 49 of the Super 8 Group 2 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. Won the toss, captained England Josh Butler opted to bowl first, a decision that proved advantageous.

The US struggles against England’s bowling attack

The US, opening with Steven Taylor And Andries Gous, got off to a steady start but soon found themselves struggling against England’s disciplined bowling. Despite brief resistance from Nitish Kumarwho scored 30 from 24 balls with one four and two sixes, and Corey Andersonwho added 29 off 28 balls, the American batting line-up faltered. Harmeet Singh contributed a late 21 off 17 balls, but the rest of the team could not hold out. Chris Jordan‘s hat-trick in the 19th over was the highlight as he claimed four wickets for just 10 runs. Adil Rashid also put in an exceptional performance, taking two wickets for 13 runs in his four overs. The US were eventually bowled out for 115 in 18.5 overs.

England completes an impressive chase

Chasing a modest target of 116, England’s openers, Philip Salt And Josh Butler, took the lead from the start. Buttler played a captain’s knock and scored a whopping 83 off 38 balls, including six fours and seven sixes. Salt supported with a steady 25 off 21 balls. The pair’s aggressive batting saw England reach the target in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

When @josbuttler starts shooting, you know England has a chance at the World Cup… Watch out everyone… #T20CWC

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2024

Never doubt! Let’s go guys! 🙌 https://t.co/LCzJmoYXoR

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 23, 2024

About a week ago, England were worried about other teams’ results and keeping an eye on the weather while Australia sat comfortably. How the tables have turned!

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) June 23, 2024

Americans explain Jos’s knock to each other: pic.twitter.com/iKZ49VYHVA

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 23, 2024

ENGLAND QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMI-FINAL OF THE 2024 T20 WORLD CUP. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/b6RQ7C0UxM

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 23, 2024

After a dubious start, England continue their good record in the recent T20 World Cups:

2016 – finalists
2021 – semi-finals
2022 – winners
2024 – semi-finals at worst

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) June 23, 2024

– Final 2016.
– Semi-final in 2021.
– Champions in 2022.
– Qualified for the semi-finals in 2024.

ENGLAND, WHAT A TEAM IN T20 IS. 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/Y7vhbfISWx

— Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 23, 2024

Look what England did today! They have qualified but also have a chance to finish first in the group! The lesson for SA is to win big against some teams. It will be cruel if they are knocked out tonight despite being undefeated so far, but we all know how…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2024

The reigning champions come one step closer to defending their title 🔥

England become the first team to book a place in the #T20World Cup Semi-finals 2024 👏#USAvENG | 📝: https://t.co/a9ojDCSPBJ pic.twitter.com/AFcV8HYaKq

— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024

Just a girl with four wickets with a ball to spare for Chris Jordan 🤯🤯🤯#USAvENG #T20World Cup pic.twitter.com/ehkhRGhJFT

— The English Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) June 23, 2024

ENGLAND HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMI-FINAL OF THIS T20 WORLD CUP 2024…!!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/qclGSdason

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 23, 2024

If South Africa wins, India will face England in the semi-finals.
If West Indies win, India will face West Indies in the semi-finals.

I think we will face England in the semi-final.
What do you think? pic.twitter.com/nkBSi6exy8

— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) June 23, 2024

England become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals ❤️🔥#t20worldcup pic.twitter.com/qjmBPf8OM0

— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786) June 23, 2024

England have done it in style by chasing down the total of 117 in 10 overs and they now become the first side to officially qualify for the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024

Joss Butler 83* (38)
Chris Jordan 4/10#T20World Cup 2024 pic.twitter.com/CMyZlMTivN

— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) June 23, 2024

Jeez Buttler has just hit 5 6’s in a match over England on the brink of a semi-final spot

— Ernie Poulton (@erniep6969) June 23, 2024

Once on the brink of World Cup elimination, England are now the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. How time changes. #T20World Cup 2024

— Rohit Sharma (@RohitSharma4822) June 23, 2024

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