Jofra Archer’s sensational hat-trick helps Sussex clinch the thriller

Jofra Archer made headlines during his stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year. The West Indies-born fast bowler showcased his exciting talent on Thursday as well by taking a sensational hat-trick for Sussex against Middlesex in a Vitality Blast South Group game at Lord’s in the ongoing T20 Blast and helped his team clinch the thrilling game.

The hosts needed 16 runs off the final over while chasing 169 runs for victory and Archer was handed over the ball by his skipper. The lanky fast bowler started the over well by conceding only two runs off the first couple of deliveries. But with Eoin Morgan playing on 90 at the other end gave the opposition an edge.

However, he delivered a low full toss which Morgan tried to heave out of the ground only to be caught by Chris Jordan at long-off. The 23-year-old then delivered a searing yorker to castle their wicket-keeper batsman John Simpson and the game was done and dusted there itself.

James Fuller faced the hat-trick ball and tried to play a scoop but was hit on the pads off a full toss in front of the timber as the Carribean player unfurled his moves in celebrations. He finished with 3 for 25 and was deservedly named the player of the match.

Last week, the youngster wrecked Glamorgan twice on a single night under the lights in County Championship, taking 4 for 15 and 4 for 31 to see the opponents getting shot out for 85 and 88, respectively.

Watch the video here:

⚡️ Magical from @craig_arch!

A masterclass in death bowling, and a hat-trick for Jofra! #SharkAttack pic.twitter.com/ZSTNV5gapX

— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) August 2, 2018

Archer dreams to play Tests for England

Born in Barbados, Jofra Archer is now based in the UK and dreams to play Test cricket for England. Though under the residency rules, he will be eligible for consideration for the English Test squad only in the winter of 2022 when he will complete the residency period of seven years. He also needs to spend 210 days a year in England to complete the residency period.

Archer believes he has better career prospects in England than in the Caribbean islands. He has played 23 first-class games till now, taking 108 wickets at an average of 23.82. He has also scored 895 runs at an impressive average of 35.80 with six fifties and the highest score of 81 not out.

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