USA vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Aaron Jones Brilliant 94* Powers Hosts To 7 Wicket Win In Tournament Opener

USA vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: Here's what happened in the first of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, between USA and Canada.

USA vs Canada T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights

Having been asked to bat first, Canada showcased brilliant batting, helped by Navneet Dhaliwal’s 61-run knock, to set a formidable total of 194 for 5 against USA in the opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. (Image Source- Getty Images)

A 16-ball 32 cameo from Shreyas Movva towards the end bolstered Canada's total on the board. Movva's aggressive batting saw him collect 21 runs from the final over, providing the much-needed momentum to Canada's innings. (Image Source- Getty Images)

Chasings a tough total, USA suffered the worst possible start, losing Steven Taylor in the very first over of their innings. (Image Source- Getty Images)

Monank Patel and Andries Gous then forged a 42-run partnership, revitalising USA's chances in the game. However, USA captain Monank departed in the seventh over. (Image Source- Getty Images)

Undeterred, Gous and Aaron Jones had other intentions as they orchestrated a counter-attacking 124-run partnership for the third wicket. However, Nikhil Dutta managed to dismiss Gous with the USA requiring 21 runs to win in four overs. (Image Source- Getty Images)

Jones, continuing on the momentum he had carried throughout his innings, scored two sixes and a four and won USA the game in the 18th over itself. (Image Source- Getty Images)

Jones was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brilliant 40-ball 94 runs knock that saw him hitting 10 sixes and four boundaries. (Image Source- Getty Images)