Stand-in skipper Aaron Jones hammered a large six off Alzarri Joseph during the 2024 T20 World Cup match between the co-hosts USA and West Indies at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Friday, June 21.
The incident occurred in the eighth over of the USA’s innings. Joseph delivered a length ball on the off stump, which Jones struck cleanly from the middle of his bat. The right-hander launched the ball onto the roof of the long-on stands, surprising the bowler. The ball bounced out of the ground, necessitating a replacement.
However, Aaron Jones couldn’t contribute significantly, scoring 11 runs off 11 balls before getting bowled by Roston Chase.
West Indies secured a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over USA in the one-sided 2024 T20 World Cup Super-8 match
West Indies brought an elegant performance in all elements of the game, defeating the USA by nine wickets with 9.1 overs remaining in the 2024 T20 World Cup. This victory marked their return to winning form after a loss to England in their Super-8 opener.
The USA, batting first, were dismissed for 128 in 19.5 overs. Andries Gous top-scored with 29 runs off 16 balls, including one six and three boundaries. Nitish Kumar, Milind Kumar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, and Ali Khan also contributed with double-digit scores.
Roston Chase and Andre Russell were the standout bowlers, each taking 3 wickets, whilst Alzarri Joseph claimed two. In response, West Indies chased down the goal in only 10.5 overs. Shai Hope performed a blistering innings of 82 not out off 39 deliveries, smashing 8 sixes and 4 Fours.
Nicholas Pooran also remained unbeaten on 27 off 12 balls, hitting 3 sixes and one four. Johnson Charles scored 15 off 14 balls before falling to Harmeet Singh, who took the lone wicket for USA with a properly-judged catch by Milind Kumar.
The 2-time champions will face South Africa in Antigua on Sunday (June 23), while the USA will take on defending champions England in Barbados on the same day.
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