The inaugural match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set to see hosts USA face off against their northern neighbors, Canada, in Match 1 of Pool A at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas.
As the United States and the West Indies co-host this historic event, excitement is building for the first major ICC event on American soil. From June 2 to June 29, 2024, 20 teams from around the world will compete in this prestigious tournament, showcasing the best of T20 cricket and setting the stage for an unforgettable competition.
Match 1 Details:
VENUE: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
DATE & TIME: Sunday, June 2, 05:30 (PST)
This prestigious competition marks a historic collaboration between the Caribbean and the USA. Hosting the mega event in the USA for the first time, alongside the vibrant cricketing culture of the Caribbean, breaks new ground with an unprecedented lineup of 20 international teams. This edition makes history as the largest gathering of nations in the T20 World Cup’s 17-year history.
USA vs. Canada Showdown
The inaugural match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is set to see hosts USA face off against their northern neighbors, Canada, in Match 1 of Pool A at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. The USA, under the leadership of Monank Patel, are riding a wave of momentum after a sensational 2-1 T20I series triumph over Bangladesh and a dominant 4-0 victory over Canada earlier this year.
With a formidable batting lineup featuring Aaron Jones, Andries Gous, Milind Kumar, and Steven Taylor, complemented by experienced all-rounders like Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh, the USA squad presents a formidable challenge. Their bowling attack, led by Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, and Ali Khan, boasts a well-rounded squad with plenty of options.
Canada, led by veteran all-rounder Saad Bin Zafar, enters the fray with confidence after a dominating warm-up game against Nepal. The batting lineup, featuring Ravinderpal Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal, and Nicholas Kirton, has shown promise in recent outings.
Their bowling attack, led by Dillon Heyliger, who took four wickets against Nepal, along with pacers Jeremy Gordon, Kaleem Sana, and Rishiv Joshi, and spinners like Nikhil Dutta and Junaid Siddiqui, adds depth to the squad.
