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If this 2024 T20 World Cup needed a liftoff, Jones provided him with a circular that will long be remembered by those lucky enough to witness it.
The U. S. is starting its crusade on a winning note, while Canada will look back and see where it all went wrong.
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– USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 2, 2024
U. S. winning captain Patel said at the presentation: “The way we’ve played against Canada [in the past] and today has been a great effort.
“We communicate about the fear of cricket in gambling. The way Gous and Jones played absolutely took the game out of Canada’s hands.
“We played sometimes, but we gave up 15 to 20 more points.
“It’s hard to get the first six overs, but the way those guys did it was brilliant.
“We knew he [Jones] had the game.
“He played cricket without fear. You don’t see this kind of manga every day.
Canadian captain Saad Bin Zafar said he had achieved an “excellent total”.
“I think Dhaliwal and Kirton played well. We started well in forced play and won the first grounds, but the way Jones and Gous hit, our players had no answer for them,” he said in the post-game presentation.
“The counterattack had a rebound. The ball came to the bat well.
“He went a little bit at the time of running because of the dew.
“We were missing a little bit of [our] line and length, spinners.
“We played 4 balls without balls, which is a big no-no. We want to work on that. We have given up many extras.
“I am satisfied with the effort made by the boys. It’s only the first game and we have to put it behind us. “
Could it be someone else? Jones said this after being named man of the match: “I don’t think it’s easy to put into words [how I feel].
“Canada is chasing us hard. I’m pleased that our team will cross the finish line tonight.
“I think anything above two hundred can be hunted. The gate is smart and the gardens are fast.
“We support others and play competitive cricket.
“I overlook my process practice. I take a step back to hit him.
“I like to step in when my team is under pressure. That brings out what’s in me.
Led by Jones’ 94 with just 40 balls, the United States begins their crusade in the 2024 T20 World Cup with a resounding victory over their classic rivals, Canada.
Jones, who made 4-4 and 10-six in his innings, supported Gous’ 65 of 46 balls well.
Canada, who brilliantly managed some early ground, lost their way when Dutta came to the bowling alley in the ninth round.
From there, America got going, fueled through Jones’ aerial fireworks.
After a brazen reverse four-man sweep toward the third man, Jones makes the decision to go through the square stretch.
There is a defensive player on the limit, he ends up deflecting the opportunity over the rope.
Jones finished on top with a massive six in a deep midwicket to give the U. S. a crushing victory in seven wickets.
Seven managed to get out of the final in Sana.
The U. S. now wants them to win 14 out of 18.
The 131-point, 58-ball partnership between Gous and Jones is, however, coming to an end.
Gous had been beating Dutta for a long time, but instead discovers the limiter. He’s going for a well-played 65 of 46 and Anderson works his way up the middle.
Dutta has returned to the attack and it is as if he never left.
He is crushed by the sheets through Jones, who must finish him quickly.
The ending of Sana makes nine songs respectful given the carnage that has already taken place.
The United States wants 27 out of 30 countries to start their crusade now on a winning note.
After missing a shot over the third man, the defender spins down and drops it.
That’s been a big part of the history of this Canadian team for the last seven or eight overs, hasn’t it?
A staggering 33 numbers were made, as it would be significant if the United States lost this game now.
The execution equation is 36 over 36.
Sana has returned to the now.
After two off-the-ball passes and three open shots, Gordon’s only valid shots have been a hit for six, four and six.
The fourth ball is on the side of the leg, adding to his and Canada’s distress right now.
The United States controlled more than 80 runs in more than five overs.
Against the march of the game, Canada struck once again. Gordon asks Gous to approach the guy in the middle of the deep window.
But before the Canadian team began their celebrations, the referee declared that Gordon had played.
A great sadness because it is an opportunity for Canada to try to get back into this game.
Gordon is recruited through Zafar to try to repair the order of his team.
But the U. S. is on another trajectory lately, with Gous hitting a big coverage of six. He followed up with a 4 on the side of his leg to increase his 50 on 39 balls.
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Jones returned his 50 on just 22 balls with a twist on the side of his leg. He finishes the over with a huge six over the corner of the cow.
Exceptional innings from the batter, who single-handedly returned to the United States for this game.
Canada wishes to break this partnership quickly, or this game could end sooner rather than later.
The United States now wants 69 out of 42.
50* (22) ! ?
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– USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 2, 2024
Zafar, in his endgame, is under pressure when Jones drops him on his head for six more.
He followed up with six still difficult, this time on the corner of the cows.
Jones is lighting it up in Texas.
Gous, who remained silent, is allowed to let go of his arms as he slams Pargat over his head to score a 4 on a rebound.
The Canadian team seems a little shell-shocked now that the partnership between Gous and Jones is blossoming.
The United States is now asking for 89 out of 48.
Pargat recruited through Bin Zafar.
Jones greeted him by crushing him over the square leg limit for six.
Jones now sees the ball as a beach ball.
He returns to drop Heyliger into a deep midwicket to score a huge six.
The U. S. wants to win 104 of 54 balls.
He and Gordon have been Canada’s most notable bowlers to date.
He is promising with two runs allowed on his first 3 balls.
Jones makes an opposite sweep on the second ball to the limit for the third man. He then dances across the floor to send Bin Zafar into the deep stands in the center of the ticket office.
Apart from the circular, it is time for the aperitif.
Jones gets one into his net and sends the ball over the deep midwicket for a six.
The over ends with Dutta giving 19 points, which can put the United States back on track for this chase.
Dutta is now on the attack.
It begins with a full throw above the waist, called a “no ball,” and then a loose kick. He tries to get away from the batter to be thrown off the ground, but throws him too far. The second loose kick attempt is duly sent to the ground for six.
The United States could not have asked for a bigger breather.
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