T20 World Cup 2024: Aaron Jones Leads USA to Thrilling Victory Over Canada

  T20 World Cup 2024: Aaron Jones Leads USA to Thrilling Victory Over Canada









DALLAS, June 2, 2024** – Aaron Jones showcased a stellar performance, scoring 94 runs to lead the USA to a commanding victory against Canada in the opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium on Saturday.


Chasing a target of 195, the USA achieved victory with seven wickets in hand and 14 balls remaining.


The home team's chase began with an early setback when Steven Taylor was dismissed by Kaleem Sana on the second ball of the innings. Skipper Monank Patel (16) and Andries Gous then added 42 runs for the second wicket before Patel was caught behind off Dilon Heyliger.


With 153 runs needed from 81 balls, Jones joined Gous at the crease. Their dynamic partnership of 131 runs off just 58 balls turned the tide in favor of the USA. Jones was the dominant force, smashing Canadian bowlers to all parts of the ground, while Gous contributed a solid 65 off 46 balls, featuring seven boundaries and three sixes.


After Gous’s dismissal, Jones continued his aggressive batting, finishing the match in the 18th over with a massive six over deep midwicket. His explosive innings included ten sixes and four boundaries, culminating in an unbeaten 94 from just 40 balls.


Canada’s bowlers Kaleem Sana, Dilon Heyliger, and Nikhil Dutta each took one wicket, but they couldn't contain the USA’s powerful batting lineup.


Earlier, Canada, having been invited to bat first, started steadily with a 43-run opening partnership between Aaron Johnson and Dhaliwal. Johnson scored 23 off 16 balls with five boundaries before falling to Harmeet Singh in the final over of the powerplay.


Pargat Singh's run-out left Canada at 66-2, bringing Kirton to join Dhaliwal. Their third-wicket stand produced 62 runs off 37 balls. Corey Anderson broke the partnership by dismissing Dhaliwal, who scored 61 off 44 balls, including six boundaries and three sixes. Kirton continued to play aggressively, scoring 51 off 31 balls with five boundaries and two sixes before Ali Khan ended his innings.


Shreyas Movva added an unbeaten 32 off 16 balls, featuring two sixes and two boundaries, pushing Canada’s total to a competitive 194-5 in their 20 overs.


For the USA, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, and Corey Anderson each claimed a wicket, contributing to a comprehensive team effort that set the stage for Jones’s match-winning performance.


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