T20 World Cup 2024: Jos Buttler departs for 0 for first time in 2 years, know more
Live Updates: England lose an early wicket as Buttler departs
In a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 match, England faced an early setback against Namibia. After heavy rains, the umpires confirmed an 11-over-per-side game, a must-win for England to secure their spot in the Super 8s.
In the first over, Namibia’s star bowler David Wiese, with his extensive IPL experience, kept England under pressure by conceding just one run. The pressure mounted quickly as England captain Jos Buttler departed in the second over without scoring.
Ruben Trumpelmann bowled a beauty to dismiss Buttler. At 121.6kph, the ball was full and swung in sharply. Buttler, attempting to hoick it across the line without any foot movement, missed the ball completely. The ball swung past his inside edge, hit his back leg, and deflected onto the off-stump. Buttler was bowled for a duck, having faced just four balls. His dismissal brought back memories of his previous duck against Ireland in 2022, a match that ended in a surprising win for Ireland. Could Namibia be on the brink of a similar upset?
Buttler’s wicket at the end of the second over left England in a precarious position. The pressure is on for the rest of the batting lineup to step up and secure the much-needed victory.
Namibia has started strong, and with England’s early struggle, the game is shaping up to be an exciting contest. Can England recover from this early blow, or will Namibia pull off a stunning win? Only time will tell as the match progresses.