Aaron Jones’ Unbeaten 94 Leads USA to Dominant 7-Wicket Victory Over Canada
Aaron Jones hit a whopping 10 sixes to lead USA to a comprehensive win over Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener.
The United States kicked off the T20 World Cup 2024 in style, crushing rivals Canada by 7 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Chasing a daunting target of 195, Team USA rode on a phenomenal knock by Aaron Jones to seal a comprehensive victory.
Aaron Jones’ Masterclass Seal Easy Win for USA
Canada, batting first, posted a respectable 194-5. The chase seemed daunting for the USA, especially after losing a wicket early. However, a belligerent knock by Jones turned the tide of the match. The American batter struck an unbeaten 94 off just 40 balls, including a staggering 10 sixes, to script a record chase.
A crucial 131-run partnership between Aaron Jones and Andres Gous (65 off 46) for the third wicket sealed the win for the USA. While Gous departed shortly before the end, Jones remained unbeaten, guiding his team to victory with 14 balls to spare.
This dominant performance sets the tone for the USA’s campaign. They will be looking to carry this momentum forward as the tournament progresses. USA will be facing Pakistan next on June 6.
