The USA team faced a setback in the early stages of the game when Andries Gous was dismissed, leaving them struggling to find their footing. However, Nitish Kumar stepped up and played attacking shots, maximizing the Powerplay overs for USA. As the field restrictions were lifted, the USA struggled to find boundaries, especially with spinners operating from both ends thanks to Jos Buttler’s tactical moves.
In an attempt to stabilize the innings, Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh tried their best. However, Harmeet’s dismissal led to a collapse in the team’s batting line-up. In just six balls, the USA lost their last 5 wickets without adding any runs, eventually being bowled out for 115. The collapse was largely due to Chris Jordan’s performance, who took four wickets in a single over, including a hat-trick. This made him the second bowler at the World Cup to achieve a hat-trick, showcasing his skill and dominance as a bowler.
