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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicked off in electrifying fashion at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas, with the host nation, United States of America (USA), registering a record victory over their North American neighbours, Canada.
Canada sets an imposing target
Canada, after put in to bat first, posted a competitive total of 194/5 on the board. Navneet Dhaliwal (61 runs) and Nicholas Kirton (51 runs) were the stars of the show for Canada, anchoring their innings with impressive half-centuries. The American bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Harmeet Singh 🙈(1/27) being the only bowler to deliver economical figures.
USA reaches home with ease
In reply, the USA chased down the target with 7 wickets in hand and 2.2 overs to spare, showcasing their batting prowess. Aaron Jones (94 not out off 40 balls) was the hero for the USA, smashing a brilliant knock laced with 4 fours and a whopping 10 sixes. Andries Gous (65 runs) provided valuable support at th꧅e top of the order, ensuring a smooth chase. The Canadian bowlers failed to contain the American batters, despite getting a brilliant start in the powerplay.
Aaron Jones takes home Player of the Match award
For his match-winning knock, Aaron Jones was deservedly awarded the Player of🎐 the Match trophy. His aggressive batting display set the tone for the USA’s dominant chase and provided a perfect start for the host nation in their T20 World Cup campaign.
This was the highest run-chas﷽e for𒁏 the United States in T20I cricket.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz)
. Such clean hitting from Aaron Jones. To 𝔉hit 10 sixes in an inns is just unbelievable! Well played 👏🏼— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
— Nikhil Uttamchandani (@NikUttam)
POTM award 🌟 |— ICC (@ICC)
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
— MI New York (@MINYCricket)
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna)
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— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x)
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