The United States of America (USA) registered a famous win against Canada in the first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday morning at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Chasing a daunting 195-run target, the USA got off to a rocky start, losing Steven Taylor in the first over. Monank Patel and Andries Gous then put up a 42-run stand to bring the USA back into the game. However, USA captain Monank Patel was dismissed in the seventh over.
WHAT. A. CHASE!! 🤩🙌#TeamUSA wins their opening match of the @ICC @T20WorldCup against Canada by 7 wickets! 💪#T20WorldCup | #USAvCAN | #WeAreUSACricket 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/y1qgGO68d9
— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 2, 2024
Gous and Aaron Jones had different plans. The duo staged a remarkable comeback with a counter-attacking 124-run stand for the third wicket. With the USA needing 22 runs to win in 25 balls, Nikhil Dutta managed to take the wicket of Gous.
Despite the late setback, the USA managed to chase down the target, securing a memorable victory. This win sets a positive tone for the USA as they progress in the tournament.
