NatWest T20 Blast 2018: Watch Jofra Archer Snares Hat-Trick for Sussex Against Middlesex

Of late, Windies-born all-rounder Jofra Archer has become the regular headliner in the Twenty20 cricketing world. Probably, one of the trusted fast bowlers in the world who can do the job for their team in the shorter version of the game. Meanwhile, he is stretching his heroics in 2018 season of NatWest T20 Blast as well. He registered a stunning Hat-trick to seal the deal for English county side Sussex against Eoin Morgan-led Middlesex.

15 required off six balls, Archer registered three for three:

It was a nerve-jangling game between Middlesex and Sussex on Thursday (August 2) night. Despite Sussex were on top of the game for the most part of the contest, it was Morgan who brought Middlesex back.

The classy skipper registered a stunning 90-run tally to push his side for a victory. When the equation came to 15 runs required off six balls, Morgan failed to do it for the team.

The first couple of balls have been knocked for a single while the third ball saw Morgan walking back to the hut. Morgan was quickly followed by Simpson, who was failed to deal with Archer’s stunning yorker.

When it required one more wicket for a hat-trick, James Fuller missed the full-toss thus handing a memorable hat-trick and a victory for Archer and Sussex respectively.

Speaking of the hat-trick, Archer told Sussex that: “It only clicked after the third wicket. When it hit him on the shin I was like, ‘I think that’s three in a row.”

Sussex seals the thriller:

Earlier, it was Sussex who took the charge of smashing the leather registered a fine 168-run tally on the board. The opener, Philip Salt has been the wrecker-in-chief who smacked a 20-ball 50.

Then it was Ashton Agar who brought back Middlesex into the game with three quick wickets. However, Delray Rawlins was defensive in his approach who anchored his side to a decent tally.

In reply to the chase, Middlesex got the initial jolt in the form of Paul Stirling and Holden, who walked back for the cheap scores. However, the skipper Eoin Morgan and Gubbins steadied the ship.

It was Briggs again who rattled the partnership thus ensuring better for Sussex side. Though Morgan led the scorecard till the end, Sussex’s Archer bowled a fine death spell to seal it for his side.

Brief Scores: NatWest T20 Blast 2018 –

Sussex – 168-all out (Philip Salt 50, Rawlins 49; Tom Barber 4/28)

Middlesex – 156/7 (Eoin Morgan 90; Jofra Archer 3/24, Briggs 2/23)

Match Result – Sussex won by 12 runs against Middlesex.