USA vs England: Super Eights Clash in T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to witness a thrilling encounter between the United States and England in Super Eights Match 9. The match will take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Sunday.
Both teams enter the match with contrasting fortunes. The USA suffered a nine-wicket defeat to the West Indies in their Super 8 opener, while England fell short by seven runs against South Africa.
Despite their recent setbacks, both teams will be eager to secure a victory in this crucial fixture. The USA will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing start, while England will be determined to avoid a second consecutive loss.
Head-to-Head:
Surprisingly, the USA and England have never faced each other in the T20I format. This will be the first time these two teams will lock horns, making it a highly anticipated encounter.
Key Players to Watch:
Phil Salt (ENG): England's top-order batter has been in impressive form, scoring 158 runs in the recent five matches.
Steven Ryan Taylor (USA): The USA's top-order batter has been a vital cog in their batting unit, scoring 62 runs in the recent five matches.
Jos Buttler (ENG): England's skipper has been in flamboyant form with the bat, smashing 108 runs in the recent five matches.
Harmeet Singh (USA): The bowling all-rounder has provided balance to the USA's starting XI, picking up four wickets and scoring 48 runs in the recent five matches.
Sam Curran (ENG): The star all-rounder was the player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup 2022. He has scored 10 runs and picked up one wicket in the recent three matches.
Jasdeep Singh (USA): The right-arm medium pacer has been a prominent part of the USA's pace battery, scalping one wicket in the recent four matches.
With a mix of experienced and emerging players on both sides, this match promises to be a close and exciting contest. The winner will take a significant step towards securing a place in the semi-finals.
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