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Co-hosts USA kicked off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in grand style, securing a seven-wicket victory over rivals Canada. Chasing a formidable target of 195, the USA team achieved the third-highest run-chase in T20 World Cup history, and their highe💮st ever in T20Is, with 14 balls to spare.
Aaron Jones’ explosive knock steals the show
Aaron Jones was the star of the match with an unbeaten 40-ball 94, guiding USA to victory. Jones’s innings was a spectacular display of power-hitting, as he smashed 10 sixes and 3 fours. His performance set a new record for the most sixes by a USA player in a T20I, second only to Chris Gayle‘s record in T20 World Cups.
The monumental 103-meter six
A highlight of Jones’s innings was a colossal 103-meter six off Dillon Heyliger. This incredible shot occurr♋ed on the fifth ball of the 11th over during USA’s chase. Heyliger delivered a slower off-cutter on a good length, which Jones muscled high over mid-wicket, sending the ball out of the ground.
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Canada sets a high target
Canada, after being put into bat, posted a challenging total of 194/5 in their 20 overs. Opener Navneet Dhaliwal and batter Nicholas Kirton wer🎀e the key contributors with the bat, each scoring impressive half-centuries. Dhဣaliwal made 61 off 44 balls, while Kirton contributed 51 from 31 deliveries.
USA’s record-breaking chase
In response, the USA chased down the target efficiently in 17.4 overs, finishing with 7 wickets in hand. Jones’s unbeaten 94 was pivotal in the successful chase. He received strong support from Andries Gous, who scored 65 from 46 balls, ensurinཧg a comfortable win for 🙈the hosts.
