Canada vs United States Score, Match 1 of ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Result · Jun 02 2024, Sun - 06:00 AM (IST)

Match 1, - Grand Prairie Stadium

CANADA

194/5

UNITED STATES

197/3

United States won by 7 wickets

CRR:11.15

Player Of The Match

Aaron Jones

Batsman	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Aaron Jones ^*	94	40	4	10	235
Corey Anderson	3	5	0	0	60

Bowler	O	M	R	W	Eco
Kaleem Sana	4.0	0	34	1	8.5
Nikhil Dutta ^*	2.4	0	41	1	15.4

Last 5 overs :52 runs, 1 wkts

Last Wicket :Andries Gous 65 (46b)

Recent overs : 6 0 6 4 1 WD 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 W 0 1 4 1 1

Commentary

In a thrilling start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the United States faced off against Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.

Canada Opt To Bat First In Tournament Opener

The match began with Canada opting to bat first after winning the toss, aiming to set a challenging target. Canada's batsmen delivered a formidable performance, posting a total of 194/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Fifties for Navneet & Kirton On T20 WC Debut

Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton led the charge with brilliant half-centuries, ensuring Canada sustained momentum throughout their innings.

A quick cameo from Shreyas Movva further bolstered their total, as he collected 32 runs from just 16 balls, providing the much-needed impetus at the end of the innings.

Uphill Task For USA In Run Chase

In response, the United States faced the daunting task of chasing down the highest total set by an associate team in a men's T20 World Cup.

Captain Leads From The Front For USA

However, they rose to the occasion with a stellar batting display. Aaron Jones emerged as the star performer for the USA, smashing the fastest fifty for his team in T20I cricket, reaching the milestone in just 22 balls.

Supported by Andries Gous and other teammates, Jones led the charge as the USA pursued the target with determination.

USA Create History With Record Chase

Despite Canada's efforts to contain the USA batsmen, the home side maintained their composure and capitalized on scoring opportunities. With back-to-back boundaries and sixes, the USA steadily closed in on the target. Eventually, they achieved a historic victory, surpassing Canada's total with seven wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare.

The win marked a significant moment for the United States cricket team, as they secured their first victory of the T20 World Cup 2024 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

17.4

SIX! Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Carrom length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. That's it! The hosts registered their first victory in the tournament. They lost a couple of quick wickets at the start of the chase, but the partnership between Andries Gous and Aaron Jones was outstanding. For Canada, Kaleem Sana, Heyliger and Nikhil Dutta picked up a wicket each. Aaron Jones is the Player of the Match for his terrific batting performance.
17.3

Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Carrom length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to cover for no runs, fielded by Zafar.
17.2

SIX! Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Carrom length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
17.1

FOUR! Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
End of Over 17

Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Kaleem Sana. United States: 181/3 (rr 10.65)
16.6

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Full toss, wide outside off stump down the track driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Johnson.
16.6

Wide Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Length ball, to leg down the track glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Movva, fielded by Gordon.
16.5

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
16.4

Kaleem Sana to Corey Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Dhaliwal, fielded by Johnson.
16.3

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Heyliger.
16.2

Kaleem Sana to Corey Anderson. Length ball, down leg side down the track driving, to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Singh.
16.1

Kaleem Sana to Corey Anderson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to gully for no runs, fielded by Dhaliwal.
End of Over 16

Over 16. 6 runs. Bowler: Nikhil Dutta. United States: 174/3 (rr 10.88)
15.6

Nikhil Dutta to Corey Anderson. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kirton.
15.5

Nikhil Dutta to Corey Anderson. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
15.4

Andries Gous c Aaron Johnson b Nikhil Dutta 65 (46)

OUT! Caught. Nikhil Dutta to Andries Gous. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Johnson. Finally, Dutta breaks the partnership.
15.3

Nikhil Dutta to Andries Gous. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Zafar.
15.2

Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bajwa.
15.1

FOUR! Nikhil Dutta to Aaron Jones. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
End of Over 15

Over 15. 9 runs. Bowler: Kaleem Sana. United States: 168/2 (rr 11.20)
14.6

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bajwa.
14.5

Kaleem Sana to Andries Gous. Full toss, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
14.4

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kirton.
14.3

FOUR! Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
14.2

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, dropped catch by Singh, fielded by Gordon. Pargat Singh dropped the hard one.
14.1

Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Movva.
End of Over 14

Over 14. 33 runs. Bowler: Jeremy Gordon. United States: 159/2 (rr 11.36)
13.6

FOUR! Jeremy Gordon to Andries Gous. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
13.5

SIX! Jeremy Gordon to Andries Gous. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
13.4

Jeremy Gordon to Aaron Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
13.4

Wide Jeremy Gordon to Aaron Jones. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Movva.
13.3

FREE HIT. SIX! Jeremy Gordon to Aaron Jones. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
13.3

FREE HIT. No ball Jeremy Gordon to Andries Gous. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Kirton.
13.3

No ball Jeremy Gordon to Andries Gous. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep square leg and it was a no ball, fielded by Bajwa.

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