Chris Jordan’s stellar performance, including a hat-trick, was the highlight of England’s clash against the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024. His remarkable achievement in Bridgetown, Barbados, has significantly boosted England’s chances of reaching the semifinals.

Chris Jordan’s cricketing journey

Born and raised in Barbados, Chris Jordan’s journey in cricket has been one of 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.

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Match Overview

England’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss set the stage for a thrilling encounter. The USA started strong but faltered under England’s disciplined bowling attack, with Jordan’s over proving to be the turning point.

The Hat-Trick Over

Chris Jordan’s hat-trick over was a masterclass in death bowling. He dismissed Corey Anderson on the first ball, followed by Muhammad Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, and Saurabh Netravalkar in quick succession. This flurry of wickets saw the USA collapse from 115/5 to 115 all out.

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

— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) June 23, 2024

Chris Jordan’s historic feat

Jordan’s hat-trick made him the first English bowler to achieve this feat in T20 Internationals and the second to take a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup 2024. This was the third hat-trick of the tournament, with Pat Cummins securing the first two.

Four wickets in one over by a bowler in T20 WCs
Curtis Campher vs Net Abu Dhabi 2021
Chris Jordan vs USA Bridgetown 2024

Five wickets falling at the same score in T20Is
191/5 – 191/10 Australia vs Pakistan Gros Islet 2010
8/1 – 8/6 Mali vs Kenya Kigali 2022
115/5 – 115/10 USA vs England Bridgetown 2024

Hat-tricks in Men’s T20 World Cups
Brett Lee (AUS) vs BAN, Cape Town, 2007
Curtis Campher (IRE) vs NED, Abu Dhabi, 2021
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) vs SA, Sharjah, 2021
Kagiso Rabada (SA) vs ENG, Sharjah, 2021
Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) vs SL, Geelong, 2022
Joshua Little (IRE) vs NZ, Adelaide, 2022
Pat Cummins (AUS) vs BAN, North Sound, 2024
Pat Cummins (AUS) vs AFG, Kingstown, 2024
Chris Jordan (ENG) vs USA, Bridgetown, 2024