Chris Jordan’s Hat-trick Leads England to T20 World Cup Semi-finals
Chris Jordan, the 35-year-old England cricketer, etched his name in the record books as he claimed a hat-trick for his national team in Barbados, the country of his birth. This remarkable feat played a crucial role in securing a 10-wicket victory against the United States, securing England’s place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
“Being in the place where I was born, a place where I played so much cricket, in front of my family, my friends, the atmosphere, hearing the music going … yeah, it was a special one,” Jordan expressed his delight at performing in front of his family and friends, who had gathered to witness his homecoming.
Jordan’s nephew, who had earlier urged him to take three wickets, was among the ecstatic spectators, jumping up and down in celebration. Despite his individual heroics, Jordan remained focused on the team’s overall performance, refusing to be drawn into the spotlight.
“Never up, never down has been the outlook that has served Chris Jordan well as a Twenty20 death bowler,” the article notes, reflecting his unassuming approach to the game.
As England looks ahead to the semi-finals, the team’s captain, Jos Buttler, expressed his desire to simply “get through” the match, acknowledging the challenges faced throughout the tournament.
“It has been a tough tournament, we have seen close games, some upsets, we scraped through to the Super Eights, now we are through to the semis,” Buttler said, emphasizing the importance of taking one game at a time.
For the United States, their debut campaign in the T20 World Cup has been a valuable learning experience. Captain Aaron Jones expressed pride in his team’s achievements, stating, “Hopefully this will open the eyes of the American public. We got a lot of calls and messages of support during this World Cup.”
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