Aaron Jones Surpasses Yuvraj Singh, Equals Chris Gayle’s Six-Hitting Record
Aaron Jones hits the second-most sixes in a T20 World Cup innings after Chris Gayle.
USA’s Aaron Jones set the T20 World Cup 2024 alight with a blistering innings in their opening match against Canada. The 29-year-old batter struck a match-winning 94* off just 40 balls, propelling his team to a dominant seven-wicket victory.
Aaron Jones’ knock was laced with power, as he smashed a staggering 10 sixes during his innings. This feat puts him in elite company, tied with legendary West Indies batter Chris Gayle for the second-most sixes hit in a single T20 World Cup innings.
Gayle achieved this feat twice, once in the tournament’s inaugural edition in 2007 against South Africa and again in 2016 against England.
Most Sixes in a T20 World Cup Innings:
- Chris Gayle (WI) – 11 sixes vs ENG (2016)
- Chris Gayle (WI) – 10 sixes vs AUS (2007)
- Aaron Jones (USA) – 10 sixes vs CAN (2024)
- Rilee Rossouw (SA) – 8 sixes vs BAN (2022)
- Yuvraj Singh (IND) – 7 sixes vs ENG (2007)
USA vs Canada Match Summary
The match itself was a thrilling encounter. Canada, batting first after losing the toss, posted a respectable 194/5 thanks to half-centuries from Navneet Dhaliwal (61) and Nicholas Kirton (51). However, Jones’ heroics overshadowed their efforts.
With this dominant win, the USA has sent a strong message to the cricketing world. They will be looking to carry this momentum forward as they aim to make a deep run in the T20 World Cup. They will be up against Pakistan in their next encounter on 6th June.
