From 48/2 in chase of 195 at one point, the USA went on to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 opener with 14 balls remaining.
USA vs Canada in Dallas Aaron Jones’ amazing 94* from 40 balls, including 10 sixes and four fours, and Andries Gous’ superb 65 propelled the USA to a seven-wicket victory over Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 first match.
Toss: USA won the toss and elected to bowl first
Kaleem Sana, a left-arm seamer, gave Canada the perfect start by dismissing the dangerous Steve Taylor for a duck. Andries Gous joined skipper Monank Patel, and the two attempted to increase the scoring rate with a flurry of boundaries.
Canada struck with Monank’s wicket, but the USA regained momentum with Aaron Jones leading the charge. Jones, alongside Andries Gous, accelerated the scoring rate, adding 45 runs in three overs. Jones smashed three sixes in an over, achieving the fastest T20I fifty for his team in just 22 balls. Gous joined the onslaught, reaching his fifty in the next over. Despite Gous’ departure after a solid 65, Jones stayed unbeaten on 94 off 40 balls, steering the USA to a convincing seven-wicket victory.
