The United States emerged victorious against Canada in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. With Aaron Jones delivering an impressive innings and Andries Gous contributing a crucial half-century, the United States secured their first win of the tournament.
Canada, who were asked to bat first, scored 194 for 5 against the USA. Key performances from Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton, both of whom scored fifties, helped Canada maintain momentum during their innings. Shreyas Movva’s quick cameo at the end, including a 16-ball 32, provided the necessary push for Canada to reach a challenging total.
The United States faced a daunting task to chase down Canada’s total of 194/5. Their highest successful chase in T20Is was 169, meaning they would have to make history to win on the opening night of the tournament. The total set by Canada now stands as the highest by an associate team at the men’s T20 World Cup, surpassing the previous record set by Netherlands against Ireland in 2014.
In an exciting finish, USA successfully chased down Canada’s total, scoring 197/3 in 17.4 overs to secure a thrilling 7-wicket victory over their rivals.
