![CAN vs USA: [WATCH] Monank Patel Exhibits ‘Dhoni-Like’ Reflexes To Dismiss Pargat Singh Cheaply In T20 World Cup](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/img_5993-1.jpg "CAN vs USA: [WATCH] Monank Patel Exhibits ‘Dhoni-Like’ Reflexes To Dismiss Pargat Singh Cheaply In T20 World Cup")
Canada began the T20 World Cup opener against the United States at the Grand Prairie Stadium with an explosive start thanks to their openers. Monank Patel captains the USA team, while Canada is led by Saad Bin Zafar, who hails from Pakistan. However, the co-hosts staged a remarkable comeback by taking two key wickets in quick succession.
Harmeet Singh tricked Aaron Johnson, and then Jasmeet Singh and Monank Patel teamed up to run out Pargat Singh. The incident took place during the eighth over of Canada’s innings, with the team maintaining a strong run rate.
In his first over, Shadley van Schalkwyk started off economically, giving away only five runs in the first five balls. You can watch the video here:
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To finish his over, the medium-pacer delivered a good-length ball that Pargat directed toward a deep backward square leg. The batters attempted a risky second run, prompting Jasmeet Singh to retrieve the ball and throw it to Monank Patel.
Although the throw was slightly off target, Patel displayed impressive reflexes to dislodge the bails in time. The TV umpire reviewed the replay and found Pargat short of the crease, ruling him out.
The inaugural game of the current ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is underway, featuring co-hosts the USA and Canada, at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Upon winning the toss and opting to bat, Canada, led by USA captain Monank Patel, managed to score 194 runs for the loss of five wickets.
Monank Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 began with a Group A match between the USA and Canada. Monank Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first, confident that the fresh wicket would allow his pacers to exploit early movement.
A squad consisting mostly of expatriates, tournament co-hosts USA, led by former Australian batter Stuart Law, are set to bring surprises as they open the T20 World Cup against debutants Canada.
Having demonstrated their strength by defeating full-member side Bangladesh 2-1 in pre-tournament matches, the USA enter the competition with confidence. Their recent 4-0 victory over Canada also gives them an advantage heading into the match.
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