Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup group stage game against India, USA batter Aaron Jones has made it clear that his team plans to challenge India fiercely and play its fearless brand of cricket. USA is set to face India in their third Group A match at the Nassau County International Stadium on Wednesday.
India‘s last game saw them narrowly defeat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring thriller, while the USA’s previous match ended in a tie against Pakistan, which they eventually won in the Super Over. India currently tops Group A with two wins from two games and four points, while the USA also has four points from two games but is placed second due to a lower net run rate.
Speaking to ANI, Jones emphasized, “We are going to come hard at India. We want to play every game hard, play fearless cricket and come out on top. We have been training hard and playing good as a team over the last couple of weeks. We are looking to do the same tomorrow.”
When asked about the biggest challenge from India, Jones stated, “I do not want to say anything about that. Looking at this wicket, maybe Jasprit Bumrah will be a challenge to face. Let us see how it goes. We do not know how this wicket plays.”
USA and India Set for a Thrilling Clash in World Cup Group Stage
The USA has shown impressive form in their World Cup debut. They began the tournament with a commanding performance, chasing down a 195-run target against Canada with 14 balls to spare. In their match against Pakistan, the USA tied while chasing 160 runs and clinched victory in the Super Over by defending 19 runs.
Jones has been a key player for the USA, scoring 130 runs in two matches. His standout performance came against Canada, where he scored an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls, including four boundaries and 10 sixes. Both teams enter this match with strong records.
India has managed to secure two wins and lead the group, while the USA has demonstrated resilience and skill, holding the second position in the group. The match between India and the USA promises to be a compelling encounter, with both teams aiming to maintain their winning momentum and secure a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
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