USA’s Aaron Jones Secures 50-Run Victory over Canada in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2
ROTTERDAM, CMC — An even half-century from Barbadian Aaron Jones helped the U.S.A. to secure a 50-run victory over Canada in the 23rd match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on Monday.
Match Details
After being put into bat, the U.S.A. posted a competitive total of 275/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Smit Patel anchored the innings with a well-paced 70 off 84 balls, including 11 boundaries. He was well-supported by Jones, who scored 50 off 53 balls, with three fours and a six. Milind Kumar chipped in with an aggressive 47 off just 30 balls. Opener Steven Taylor made 46.
Bowling Analysis
Canada’s Saad Bin Zafar was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for 30 runs in his ten overs. In response, Canada faltered early in their chase, losing four wickets with only 44 runs on the board. Pargat Singh attempted to revive the innings with a fighting 72 off 80 balls, supported by Shreyas Movva, who added 68 off 95. Barbadian Nicholas Kirton could only contribute nine runs as Canada was bowled out for 225 in 47 overs.
Bowling Figures
Shadley van Schalkwyk was the pick of the bowlers for the U.S.A., claiming four wickets for 20 runs in his eight overs. Harmeet Singh and Jasdeep Singh chipped in and took two wickets each.
Match Summary
U.S.A.: 275/8 (50 overs) Smit Patel 70, Aaron Jones 50, Milind Kumar 47. Saad Bin Zafar 3/30, Kaleem Sana 2/39. Canada: 225 all out (47 overs) Pargat Singh 72, Shreyas Movva 68. Shadley van Schalkwyk 4/20, Harmeet Singh 2/38.
Conclusion
The 50-run victory for the U.S.A. marked a significant win for the team, which has been on an upward trajectory in recent matches. The contributions from Smit Patel, Aaron Jones, and Milind Kumar proved crucial in setting a competitive total. Canada’s Saad Bin Zafar stood out with his bowling performance, but ultimately, it was the U.S.A.’s solid all-round display that sealed the win.
FAQs
Q: What was the outcome of the match between the U.S.A. and Canada?
A: The U.S.A. secured a 50-run victory over Canada.
Q: Who scored half-centuries for the U.S.A. in the match?
A: Smit Patel and Aaron Jones scored 70 and 50 runs respectively.
Q: Who was the standout bowler for Canada?
A: Saad Bin Zafar claimed three wickets for 30 runs in his ten overs.
Q: What was the total runs scored by Canada in the match?
A: Canada scored 225 runs in 47 overs.