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In an electrifying encounter at Prairie View Cricket Complex, the United States of America (USA) squared off against Canada in the second match of the Canada tour of the United States of America 2024. The match, packed with thrilling moments, showcased stellar performances from both sides, ultimately culminating in a resounding victory for 🦩USA.
Monank Patel, Andries Gous shine with the bat
Winning the toss, Canada opted to bowl first, placing their confidence in their bowling attack to restrict the USA batters. However, USA had other planꦜs as they unleashed a batting onslaught, amassing a foꦯrmidable total of 230/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Highest T20I Total by USA:
230/3 v CAN, Prairie View 2024*
201/6 v Singapore, Bulawayo 2022
188/6 v IRE, Lauderhill 2021
172/10 v BER, North Sound 2021
159/2 v JER, Bulawayo 2022— Sahil Pednekar 🇮🇳 (@statsbysahil)
The USA innings was marked by splendid performances from their top-order batsmen. Steven Taylor set the tone with a blistering knock of 54 runs off just 25 deliveries, followed by Monank Patel‘s explosive 68 off 35 balls. Andries Gous contributed significantly with a brisk 57 off 35 deliveries, whil🌃e Aaron Jones and Shadley van Schalkwyk provided the late flourish with quickfire cameos.
Canada’s bowling effort, though spirited, couldn’t contain the rampant USA batsmen. Rishiv Ragav Joshi and Parveen Kumar managed to pick up a wicket ea♌ch, but the rest of the bowling unit struggled to stem the 𒁃flow of runs.
Fast fifties from Ste﷽ven Taylor, Monank Patel and Andries Gous power USA to a 2-0 🉐lead in their T20I series against Canada! scorecard 📲
— ICC (@ICC)
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Aaron Johnson’s splendid knock in vain
Chasing a challenging target of 231 runs for victory, Canada fought valiantly but fell short in the end, bowled out for 199 runs in 19.4 overs. Aaron Johnson was the standout performer for Canada, smashing a brilliant 74 runs off just 40 deliveries, including six boundaries and six towering sixes. However, lack of substantial contributions from other batters meant that Canada couldn’t sustain the required momentum.
Innings Break: Canada will need 231 runs ꧅to win!
— Cricket Canada (@canadiancricket)
USA’s bowling unit exhibited commendable discipline and determination, spearheaded by Saurabh Netravalkar and Shadley van Schalkwyk, who claimed two wickets each. Nosthush Kenjige, Jasdeep Singh, and Harmeet Singh also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs, ensuring Canada’s chase never gained full steam.
In the end, USA emerged victorious by 31 runs, showcasing their dominance in all facets of the game. Monank’s stellar all-round performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, capping off a memorable outing for USA. With this commanding win, USA takes a 2-0 lead in the series, leaving Canada with a mountain to climb in the remaining matches.
Your captain and today's player of the match, Monank Patel 🤩🤩
— USA Cricket (@usacricket)
