T20I Tri-series 2024: Saiteja Mukkamalla shines in USA’s comfortable win over Canada in 5th match

I United States of America scored a 20-run victory Canada in the 5th T20I of the Netherlands T20I Tri-Series 2024 at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg. Led by a command of the century since Saiteja Mukkamallathe USA posted a competitive total of 168/6 in 20 overs and successfully defended the target, restricting Canada to 148/7.

Strong USA betting performance

After winning the toss and electing to bat, USA got off to a good start Monank Patel scoring 16 runs off 18 balls, including four boundaries. However, it was Mukkamalla’s innings that exploded for 52 runs in just 27 balls that caught the American innings. Mukkamalla’s powerful knock, which included eight fours and one six, laid the foundation for a strong total.

Contributions from Harmeet Singh (24 off 15) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (15 off 7) continued to strengthen USA’s innings in the death overs, helping them reach 168/6. Canadian bowling saw Saad Zafar highlight 3/25 stats, season Dillon Heyliger he got out with two wickets but was too expensive, conceding 50 runs in his four overs.

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Canada’s struggle in the chase

In response, Canada’s top order faltered early on, with Aaron Johnson falling for a duck again Kanwarpal Tathgur managing only 3 runs off 8 balls. Despite a shaky start, Dilpreet Bajwa he led a strong side with 56 off 41 balls, hitting six boundaries and two sixes. Shreyas Movva again contributed 37 of 30, but Canada struggled to build momentum.

With the increased run rate required, Canada needs quick runs, but USA’s high-quality bowling, led by Nosthush Kenjige (2/22) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (2/35), he kept them waiting. Aaron Jones played a key role with the ball, picking up two crucial wickets for just 8 runs in his two overs, hampering lowly Canada and giving the USA a win.

For his match of the century, Mukamalla was named Player of the Match. His crucial innings ensured that the USA posted a competitive total and set the stage for a successful defence.

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