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T20I WC, 2024: Andries Gous, Aaron Jones guide USA to victory in World Cup opener
In an exciting opener of the T20I World Cup 2024 on Sunday at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, oldest rivals in international cricket USA and Canada locked horns in which USA made it to the top with a seven-wicket win on the back of a spellbinding innings from Aaron Jones, who starred with his unbeaten 94-run knock to help the side kick off their campaign with a victory.
Chasing a total of 194, USA batters Andries Gous (65) and Aaron Jones (94*) made the light work of the chase, stitching a 131-run partnership to lead the side to the victory with 14 balls to spare. Jones remained the standout performer, clearing the ropes 14 times, involving 10 sixes and 4 boundaries. This victory for USA has set the tone for a marvellous campaign ahead in the tournament.
Canada, asked to bat, started off in a positive mode with openers Aaron Johnson and Navneet Dhaliwal scoring (23) and (61) respectively. Navneet’s half-century was the first for Canada in a T20 World Cup. Nicholas Kirton (51) slammed his half-century down the order to power Canada to a relatively fighting score of 194/5 in (20) overs.
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AUS vs IND 2nd Test, Day 2: India turn the screw as Jaiswal, Rahul remain unbeaten
In a brilliant turn of events in the ongoing first Test between India and Australia in Perth, India has managed to gain a significant lead after a dominant performance on Day 2 on Saturday in Perth. After dismissing Australia for a meagre 104 in their first innings, India’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul faced the ...
SA vs ENG 1st T20: After World Cup disappointments, both sides take on each other
South Africa Women and England Women are set to face each other in the first T20I of the three-match series on Sunday at Buffalo Park, East London.
South Africa Women, under the leadership of Laura Wolvaardt, have been in powerful form as they recently finished as the runner-up at the T20I World Cup 2024, showcasing significant growth in all formats. ...
Bumrah scripts history with his sizzling spell
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricketing history after he completed his seventh five-wicket haul in SENA countries to come in level with former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev for the most Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
Bumrah achieved this remarkable feat during the ongo...
Alyssa Healy ruled out of India series
Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of Australia’s upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning on December 5 in Brisbane. Healy is set to miss the series due to an ankle injury. Georgia Voll has been added to squad following her remarkable performance in domestic cricket.
Following the injury, Healy’s participation in the se...
Pakistan and Zimbabwe set to clash in the first ODI
Pakistan are gearing up for their next assignment as they are all set to face off against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of their three-match series, scheduled for Sunday at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Pakistan, fresh off a thrilling and successful series win against Australia in their recent three-match series, will enter the contest with confidence. On the other...
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