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In a thrilling Group A match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the United States triumphed over Canada by seven wickets, chasing down a formidable target with a record partnership. The match, held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Dallas, saw some outstanding performances from both sides.
Match Summary
Canada, batting first, posted a challenging total of 194/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton. However, the USA, led by Aaron Jones' explosive batting, chased down the target in just 17.4 overs, scoring 197/3 and registering the third-highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history.
America's Record-Breaking Chase
After a shaky start, where the USA lost two wickets for just 42 runs, Aaron Jones and Andries Gous took control of the innings. Jones, in particular, was in scintillating form, smashing an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls, including four fours and ten sixes. His 22-ball fifty is now the fastest T20 half-century by an American player.
Gous provided excellent support, scoring 65 runs off 46 balls with seven fours and three sixes. The duo put on a record 131-run partnership for the third wicket, the highest for any wicket in USA's T20 history. This surpassed the previous record held by Modani and Singh, who had a 110-run partnership.
Key Moments and Records
- Aaron Jones’ Sixes: Jones' ten sixes in this match are the most by an American in a single T20 innings, breaking the previous record of five sixes.
- Expensive Over: Jones took 33 runs off an over from Jeremy Gordon, making it the second-most expensive over in T20 World Cup history. The record remains with Stuart Broad, who conceded 36 runs in an over against India in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
- Fastest Fifty: Jones' 22-ball fifty is the fastest for the USA in T20 internationals.
Canada’s Innings
Canada started well with their openers, Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal, providing a solid foundation. Dhaliwal scored 51, and Nicholas Kirton added 53, ensuring a competitive total for their side. In the final overs, Shreyas' aggressive batting helped push Canada’s score past 190.
The match showcased the explosive potential of the American batting lineup, with Jones and Gous delivering a memorable performance. Despite early setbacks, their record-breaking partnership secured a remarkable victory and set the tone for the USA's campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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