10 sixes… Strike rate of 235… Who is Aaron Jones? Who created a stir

New Delhi. The US has started the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a bang by defeating Canada. In the opening match played in Dallas, host USA defeated Canada by 7 wickets. The hero of America’s victory was Aaron Jones, who captivated the audience with his/her explosive batting. Jones stole the show by playing a match-winning innings in difficult circumstances. he/she scored the fastest fifty in T20 International cricket for the US. The story of how Jones, who has played domestic cricket for Barbados, made his/her international cricket debut for the US is also very interesting. he/she was chosen as the ‘Player of the Match’ for playing a brilliant innings.

In the first match of the T20 World Cup 2024, America faced Canada (USA vs Canada). The match was played at the Grand Priore Stadium in Dallas. Batting first, Canada scored 194 runs for 5 wickets. America had a very bad start chasing the target. he/she lost two wickets including captain Monak Patel at a score of 42 runs. After this, Aaron Jones along with Andris Gaus shared a record 131-run partnership for the third wicket and gave his/her team a brilliant victory. Jones scored an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls which included 10 sixes and 4 fours. he/she scored runs at a strike rate of 235.

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Jones’ parents are from Barbados
Born on 19 October 1994 in Queens, New York, Aaron Jones’ parents are from Barbados. he/she moved to Barbados at the age of 4. he/she made his/her List A cricket debut for Barbados in 2016. Exactly one year later, in 2017, he/she made his/her first-class cricket debut for Barbados. he/she grew up playing professional cricket for Barbados. England fast bowler and 2019 ODI World Champion winner Jofra Archer is Jones’ childhood friend. Right-handed batsman Jones scored 342 runs in seven matches in his/her first-class debut season.

There is a controversy regarding the birthplace of Aaron Jones
After playing domestic cricket in the Caribbean, Aaron Jones eventually qualified to represent the USA on the international stage and became a mainstay player. However, there are conflicting claims about his/her birthplace. Some media reports claim he/she was born in Queens (New York), while others claim he/she was born in Barbados. Jones scored his/her first List A century in the World Cricket League Division Two.

Aaron Jones has played 43 ODIs
Aaron Jones has scored 1454 runs in 43 ODIs for the USA at an average of 36.35. he/she has scored one century and 10 half-centuries. he/she made his/her debut in T20 International cricket in March 2019. So far, he/she has scored 478 runs in 27 matches at a strike rate of 116.87. Which includes two half-centuries.

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