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

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)