That's all from Grand Prairie and Game Number 1 of the T20 World Cup 2024. On behalf of Sudeep, Ekanth and everyone else, this is Sreshth saying bye bye. See you in a few hours for West Indies vs Papua New Guinea.

USA captain Monank Patel: The way we've been playing against Canada in previous series...I thought it was a whole team effort. Gous and Jones handled the pressure situation, took the game out of Canada. (USA's bowling effort) As soon as we bowled, the ball was coming well. We bowled well in patches but we gave 10-15 runs extra. (Ball helping Canada seamers early) I didn't expect that in the first six overs. Ball was two-paced too. (Jones innings) We've always known, he has the game. He played fearless cricket and backing his shots. It was clean hitting. (Texas crowd) Really happy to see the numbers. They were really energetic and hope they continue to support us. We want to continue the way we are playing. Don't want to change our fearless cricket whether we play Pakistan or India."

Canada captain Saad Bin Zafar: Felt score of 194 was a great total, and I was pretty happy. We started well, But Jones-Gous batted exceptionally. Our bowlers had no chance. The pitch had good bounce, but it got better for batting in the second innings with dew settling in. Our bowlers missed their lines and lengths, and we shouldn't have given away the no-balls and extras. We played an exceptional game overall. Nothing to be sad about, the effort from the boys was good. This is just the start and hope we can do well in the next game."

Aaron Jones is the Player of the Match: "(Put into words...) I don't think it is easy to put it into words. We know Canada come hard against us since it is a big rivalry. Happy to take the team over the line. (Thoughts at halfway stage) With our batting line-up, knew anything under 200 is chase able. Outifeld and pitch were good and we knew that. (Big shots) I go through my processes and I like my power hitting. I know if I get it in the middle, it will go for sure. I like to come in when the team is under pressure, it brings out the best in me."

Stat alert: The partnership of 131 runs between Jones and Gous came at 14.29 runs per over, the highest run-rate for any century partnership at the T20 World Cup.

11pm What an innings from Aaron Jones, and the way the pendulum swung in this game was brilliant. USA were in a tricky position when Jones walked in. He then faced four dot ball to start. However, after that, the floodgates opened and Jones pumped home run after home run. Ten sixes. Stunning.

Don't forget Gous' half-century either, holding one end up when USA lost Taylor and Monank. He unlocked his own batting after seeing Jones get the big shots, and in the end, USA seal the win in the end.

As for Canada, a promising batting performance was followed by a strong bowling show in the powerplay. But it all unraveled after that. Dutta and Gordon erred too many times with their bowling plans and their executions, and Canada lose to USA for the fifth-straight time in T20Is.

Amit: "After first innings it was looking like a mammoth score and even after 8 overs it was almost Canada. USA has made it ridiculously easy after that. What a WIN. It looks like Group A would be phenomenal to watch."

Shubha: "Canada have let themselves down in the field. "

Rachel: "As good as Jones was, Canada bowlers were terrible."

17.4
6
Dutta to Aaron Jones, SIX, six to finish it and Jones ends 94*. Finishes with ten sixes as this full ball is clubbed over deep midwicket to seal USA's victory by seven wickets and 14 balls to spare.
17.3
0
Dutta to Aaron Jones, no run, length ball outside off. Mistimed to point, a cut.
17.2
6
Dutta to Aaron Jones, SIX, parried over the ropes! Full on off. Jones waits for the ball to dip and land before playing the slog sweep. Fielder at deep square leg runs around the ropes to try and stop it, but he only gets a fingertip beyond the rope
17.1
4
Dutta to Aaron Jones, FOUR, moves into the eighties! Reverse swept over short third! Full ball around middle and off. Jones improvises, and ensures the elevation is there to get it over the circle

END OF OVER:
17 | 7 Runs | USA: 181/3 (14 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 10.64, RRR: 4.66)

  • Aaron Jones78 (36b)
  • Corey Anderson3 (5b)
  • Kaleem Sana4-0-34-1
  • Nikhil Dutta2-0-25-1

Sachin Garg: "T20 cricket is like Guerilla warfare. Even the weaker Davids with correct strategy and approach do have power to deflate the mightier Goliaths. Big Names.. Beware... "

16.6
1
Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones, 1 run, full toss wide outside off. Guided to deep backward point for a single
16.6
3w
Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones, 3 wides, full ball on middle and leg. Jones misses a flick, keeper can't grab it clean as the ball dips late, and the Americans run two more. Three wides and 19 extras in all so far
16.5
0
Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones, no run, played back to the bowler
16.4
1
Kaleem Sana to Anderson, 1 run, full ball on off stump. Tapped to point and the fielder has a shy at the stumps with Anderson searching for a single. Misses the direct-hit, and they get an overthrow
16.3
1
Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones, 1 run, single
16.2
1
Kaleem Sana to Anderson, 1 run, full ball outside leg. Anderson stays leg-side of the ball and drives to mid off for a single
16.1
0
Kaleem Sana to Anderson, no run, Anderson charges down the ground. Kaleem bowls a full ball outside leg. Anderson drives to mid off

Eight overs into the chase, Canada were 95% favourites to win the game according to ESPNcricinfo's forecaster. How the game has turned

END OF OVER:
16 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | USA: 174/3 (21 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 10.87, RRR: 5.25)

  • Corey Anderson1 (2b)
  • Aaron Jones76 (33b)
  • Nikhil Dutta2-0-25-1
  • Kaleem Sana3-0-27-1
15.6
1
Dutta to Anderson, 1 run, length ball outside off. Ends up dragging a mistimed shot to deep square leg

Rakar: "The way both teams batted, feel no weak teams.. Teams have to take every match with caution.. Lest may face upset.. "

15.5
0
Dutta to Anderson, no run, around the stumps. Full on off and tapped to the leg side

Corey Anderson, once the holder for the fastest ODI century (36 balls)

Adeel: "USA looks threatening and have all the capability of giving surprise to any team"

15.4
W
Dutta to Gous, OUT, relief for Canada. Length ball on off and Gous tries to club Dutta off the back foot over long on. But the attempted loft with the full face of the bat doesn't have the elevation or the power. But a solid 65 from the vice-captain after a slow start to his innings

AGS Gous c Johnson b Dutta 65 (76m 46b 7x4 3x6) SR: 141.30

15.3
0
Dutta to Gous, no run, good length ball outside off. Cut in front of square to cover

HarshL: "To be honest Gous was struggling for timing initially. That's when Jones took off which helped US settle the RRR"

15.2
1
Dutta to Aaron Jones, 1 run, full ball on off. Slogs across the line, mistimed to deep square leg
15.1
4
Dutta to Aaron Jones, FOUR, length ball outside off. Stays in his crease and slaps a cut behind point for four

END OF OVER:
15 | 9 Runs | USA: 168/2 (27 runs required from 30 balls, RR: 11.20, RRR: 5.40)

  • Aaron Jones71 (31b)
  • Andries Gous65 (44b)
  • Kaleem Sana3-0-27-1
  • Jeremy Gordon3-0-44-0

Sowmya : "Kaleem looks a street smart bowler. Why wasn't he brought on earlier to strangle A Jones before he took off?" -- Canada were hoping the spinners would do the trick. And Gordon had a solid first two overs to be fair

14.6
1
Kaleem Sana to Aaron Jones, 1 run, full and wide ball. Jones gently plays it to deep extra cover for a single
14.5
1
Kaleem Sana to Gous, 1 run, full ball on off. Nearly a yorker. Dug out to long on for an easy single

U.S.A. 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0SR TaylorMD Patel
2nd42AGS GousMD Patel
3rd131AGS GousAaron Jones
4th24CJ AndersonAaron Jones

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND33062.017
AFG3214-0.305
AUS3122-0.331
BAN3030-1.709
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33060.599
ENG32141.992
WI31220.963
USA3030-3.906
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND43071.137
USA42150.127
PAK42240.294
CAN4123-0.493
IRE4031-1.293
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
AUS44082.791
ENG42153.611
SCOT42151.255
NAM4132-2.585
OMA4040-3.062
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44083.257
AFG43161.835
NZ42240.415
UGA4132-4.51
PNG4040-1.268
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44080.47
BAN43160.616
SL41230.863
NED4132-1.358
NEP4031-0.542