USA vs England T20 World Cup 2024: England (ENG) became the first team to qualify for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals after their 10-wicket victory over USA at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 23 (Sunday). With just one more spot available, the West Indies vs South Africa clash will determine who joins England from Group 2 in the semi-finals. South Africa, with victories against the USA and England, are placed second with 4 points. West Indies are third with 2 points, and co-hosts USA, with zero wins, are the first team eliminated from the semi-final race.
Choosing to bowl first, England dismissed USA for 115 runs in 18.5 overs, with Chris Jordan claiming four wickets in five balls, including a hat-trick—marking the first instance by an English player in T20Is. USA collapsed, losing five wickets in just six balls without adding any runs.
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In reply, Jos Buttler led the chase for England with a blistering half-century in just 32 balls, hitting five consecutive sixes off Harmeet Singh in the eighth over. England chased down the target in 9.4 overs, with Buttler remaining unbeaten on 83 off 38 deliveries, including six fours and seven sixes.
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Although England's dominant win has secured them a semi-final spot, their final position will depend on the outcome of the West Indies vs South Africa clash on Monday. South Africa remain undefeated in the tournament and Super 8s with two wins and hold a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.625, compared to West Indies' +1.814.
Having accumulated four points, South Africa only need a victory over West Indies to secure a spot alongside England in the semi-finals. In this scenario, England would finish second and compete in the first semi-final.