United States of America vs England, 49 Match, Super 8 Group 2 - Live Cricket Score

England secure the first spot in the semi-finals, setting a formidable precedent for potential challengers in the knockout phase based on their dominant performance today. Three remaining spots remain up for contention in the race to the semi-finals, promising a couple of thrilling matches ahead (West Indies-South Africa and Australia-India). Until then, this concludes our coverage. Goodbye for now! 

"All the bowlers bowled extremely well and to restrict them to 115 was very pleasing. Always nice to keep it tight and get an early wicket which brings the new batter in. With the wind, you have to assess which end you're going to bowl. The googly's been coming out nicely too."

"I thought if we could bring our intensity, we'd be too good. We've got great options. We wanted to bring Chris Jordan back, adds a bit of depth with his batting capabilities as well. A World Cup hat-trick is a great effort."

"I guess you could say [we've run out of steam]. We've not had a good last two games. Something to look forward to for sure when we get back. But, we've really enjoyed this tournament. I think our shot selection wasn't the best. We knew he was the danger man but we still gave him some wickets."

Ten wicket wins in T20 World Cups:

Aus vs SL, Cape Town, 2007 (target: 102)
SA vs Zim, Hambantota, 2012 (94)
Oman vs PNG, Al Amerat, 2021 (130)
Pak vs Ind, Dubai, 2021 (152)
Eng vs Ind, Adelaide 2022 (169)
Eng vs USA, Bridgetown 2024 (116)

Most expensive overs in T20 World Cups:

36 - Stuart Broad vs Ind, Durban, 2007
36 - Azmatullah Omarzai vs WI, Gros Islet, 2024
33 - Jeremy Gordon vs USA, Dallas, 2024
32 - Izatullah Dawlatzai vs Eng, Colombo RPS, 2012
32 - Harmeet Singh vs Eng, Bridgetown, 2024

An out-and-out performance from England from all departments saw the Jos Buttler-led side romp a 10-wicket victory against the USA. Let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer spirit of the USA though. They can be mighty proud of their effort all-throughout, and have all the right to pack their bags with their heads held high.

Buttler ends up with 83* (38). Six fours and seven sixes to his name. Totally ruthless from Jos the Boss.

Buttler rips apart Harmeet. Smashes five towering sixes off Harmeet in a 32-run over which brings ever so close to attaining a rapid-fire victory.

Buttler comes down the track and piles one over long-off to get to his half-century in 32 deliveries.

With the USA getting battered left, right & centre, Jones introduces van Schalkwyk in a bid to ignite some spark of hope in a match which is seeming already well past their reach.

A 12-run over from Kenjige propels England to 60 with all their wickets intact. Buttler six shy from his 24th T20I half-century.

Ali Khan's first over got England a third of their total score after five. Kenjige to bowl the sixth. Some serious fireworks expected from the English openers.

Shocking start from the right-arm quick. Sprays the ball miles down the on-side. Gous has no chance as the ball races off to the fence. 

Buttler seems to be on another level altogether. Having faced three times more deliveries faced by Salt, he's already scored 28 out of the team's 32 runs.

Pace on or off, Buttler seems the least concerned as he smacks Netravalkar for two colossal maximums, including a 104 m monster, which ends up impairing one of the solar panels placed on the roof of the venue.