A STAR was born as joint hosts USA brought a glorious opening to the T20 World Cup.
Aaron Jones, 29, produced a sensational, unbeaten 94 from 40 balls in an extraordinary display of power-hitting to lead the Americans to a seven-wicket triumph over Canada in Dallas in the first match of the tournament.
In front of a full house of 7,000 at the Grand Prairie Stadium, the USA - set 195 to win looked in a desperate position when captain Monank Patel was out at 42-2 in the seventh over.
But Jones then took control.
He belted 10 sixes during which he achieved the fastest T20 half-century for his country from 22 balls.
This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 03, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THIS W IS THE TRON
Norwegian desperate to end wait for first goal
IT SAINT SO EASY
No quick fix for new boss Juric
CAUGHT OFF GUARD
Perplexed Pep admits he wasn't prepared for slump
HOWE IT'S DONE
Eddie has goal-mad Toon playing fantasy football
HAV FAITH IN JESUS
Arteta happy with fire power
Ruben's Reds not bad enough to go down
REPEAT OF FIRST HALF OF SEASON WOULD SAVE THEM
SOUND ADVICE
Maresca wants his stars to pump up the volume
TOFFEES PENNIES
Dyche calm over January sales under new owners
SNOW FRIGHT
Quartet sloping off to the Alps worried Nuno
RIGHT TIME TO SAY TARA
It's official now as Jones focuses on new career
