AARON JONES ( SOURCE : ICC )
Watch the USA vs CAN T20 World Cup 2024 highlights. Get an unmissable video recap, key turning points, match analysis, and detailed stats. The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas played host to the USA locking horns with Canada on June 1. Opting to field first at a venue where the first T20I was being played, the Monank Patel-led side opted to field first. A couple of half-centuries from the right-hand-left-hand combination of Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton, as well as a late blitz from Canada’s wicketkeeper-batter, Shreyas Movva, racked up a more-than-competitive total of 194/5 in their quota.
The situation appeared uphill when the co-host’s opening batters were dismissed for low scores. Nonetheless, an extraordinary display of batting from Andries Gous and Aaron Jones turned the tide. Jones, in particular, was extraordinarily splendid, finishing on 94*, sealing the victory with a six. The emphatic seven-wicket triumph, achieved with twice as many deliveries remaining, provided the USA with an excellent commencement to their campaign.
1) Corey Anderson’s comeback: A marvel to shout about
The erstwhile New Zealander, who represented the Kiwis from 2012 to 2017, was playing his first T20 World Cup after eight long years. Remarkably, he secured a wicket with his very first delivery on his return to the marquee event, dismissing the well-set Dhaliwal for 61 off 44.
2) Gous and Jones – Turning stones with third-wicket tones
Vice-captain for the USA, Jones, who joined Gous in the middle with the score at 42/2 in 6.3 overs, had an uphill task to achieve in pursuit of a steep 195. However, both of them played marvellously, their partnership including an eventful 33-run over off Jeremy Gordon in the 14th over of the chase to bring the equation to a run-a-ball.
3) Canada’s extras score soar with wides galore
While the 10 extras conceded by the USA in the first innings appeared somewhat excessive, Canada’s performance was strikingly deteriorated, giving away a staggering 19 extras. This included an overwhelming 14 runs from wides alone.
Below are some more highlights from the USA’s seven-wicket triumph over Canada
Incredible such clean hitting from Aaron Jones. To hit 10 sixes in an inns is just unbelievable! Well played 👏🏼 #T20WorldCup #USAvCAN
— عبداللہ آصف (@abdullah8810026) June 2, 2024
He introduced himself to the world, the name is Aaron Jones.#T20WorldCup #USAvCAN
— Ketul (@KumarTimes8) June 2, 2024
First impression of him for many cricket fans around the world. Well done Arron Jones 🔥.#USAvCAN #T20worldcup
First impression of him for many cricket fans around the world. Well done Arron Jones 🔥.#USAvCAN #T20worldcup pic.twitter.com/MsTiJLzXkH
— coverdrive 🇮🇳 (@coverdrive04) June 2, 2024
— coverdrive 🇮🇳 (@coverdrive04) June 2, 2024
A well deserved player of the match award for Aaron Jones 🏆#AaronJones #T20WorldCup2024 #T20WC2024 #USAvCAN #CricketTwitter
A well deserved player of the match award for Aaron Jones 🏆#AaronJones #T20WorldCup2024 #T20WC2024 #USAvCAN #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/HLspFr3r1G
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) June 2, 2024
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) June 2, 2024
Aaron Jones #USAvCAN
— HammzZ (@HammZ_zz) June 2, 2024
Played, Aaron Jones! 👏#T20WorldCup #Cricket #USAvCAN #USA
Played, Aaron Jones! 👏#T20WorldCup #Cricket #USAvCAN #USA pic.twitter.com/pP8qiTurb9
— Jega8 (@imBK08) June 2, 2024
— Jega8 (@imBK08) June 2, 2024
Incredibles Such clean hitting from Aaron Jones. To hit 10 sixes in an inns is just unbelievable! Well played 👏🏼 #T20WorldCup #USAvCAN
— عبداللہ آصف (@abdullah8810026) June 2, 2024
Highest score on #T20WorldCup debut:
117 (57) – Chris Gayle v SA, 2007
94* (40) – Aaron Jones v CAN, 2024 👈
90* (55) – Herschelle Gibbs v WI, 2007
88 (44) – Sanath Jayasuriya v KEN, 2007#USAvCAN
— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) June 2, 2024
AMERICA, YOU HAVE A NEW HERO!
10 sixes from Aaron Jones to chase down 195 🔥 #USAvCAN
AMERICA, YOU HAVE A NEW HERO!
10 sixes from Aaron Jones to chase down 195 🔥 #USAvCAN pic.twitter.com/hdSjMSDoYe
— KING BABAR AZAM FAN (@MS557866) June 2, 2024
— KING BABAR AZAM FAN (@MS557866) June 2, 2024
Aaron Jones and Andries Gous are the heroes for USA in this chase. Jones smashed 94* on 40 balls and Gous scored 65 on 46 balls when they lost 2 early wickets.
– This T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be crazy💥#T20WC2024 #USAvCAN #T20WorldCup
Aaron Jones and Andries Gous are the heroes for USA in this chase. Jones smashed 94* on 40 balls and Gous scored 65 on 46 balls when they lost 2 early wickets.
– This T20 World Cup 2024 is going to be crazy💥#T20WC2024 #USAvCAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/0uP3jsmxka
— Nishat Abbas (@NishatAbbas1) June 2, 2024
— Nishat Abbas (@NishatAbbas1) June 2, 2024
What a moment for Aaron Jones to receive his Player of the Match award from the legendary figure Ian Bishop 🇺🇸❤️ #USAvCAN | #T20WorldCup #USA #CAN #T20I #AaronJones
What a moment for Aaron Jones to receive his Player of the Match award from the legendary figure Ian Bishop 🇺🇸❤️ #USAvCAN | #T20WorldCup #USA #CAN #T20I #AaronJones pic.twitter.com/e7IRXwwlrE
— The sports (@the_sports_x) June 2, 2024
— The sports (@the_sports_x) June 2, 2024