USA vs. Canada: Cricket Fever Hits Houston!

Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as USA Cricket gears up to host Canada in a thrilling 5-match T20I series, commencing on April 7th at the Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas. This series holds significant importance for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

This series not only serves as a platform for intense competition but also strengthens the bond between the two nations as they gear up for future cricket engagements.

The decision to host this series, along with the subsequent matches against Bangladesh, underscores USA Cricket‘s commitment to honing their skills and acclimating to the playing conditions ahead of the prestigious T20 tournament. Mr. Venu Pisike, Chairman of USA Cricket, emphasized the importance of these games in shaping the team’s strategy and cohesion, expressing gratitude to the ICC, Cricket Canada, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their support in scheduling the matches.

On the other side, Mr. Ingleton Liburd, General Manager of Cricket Canada, expressed enthusiasm for the series, highlighting the long-standing relationship between Cricket Canada and USA Cricket. This series not only serves as a platform for intense competition but also strengthens the bond between the two nations as they gear up for future cricket engagements.

USA’s squad boasts experienced campaigners, with Monank Patel leading the charge and the inclusion of Corey Anderson, the fastest ODI centurion from New Zealand, adding depth to the team. The addition of South African domestic star Andries Gous further bolsters USA’s lineup, promising an exciting display of cricketing prowess.

Canada, under the leadership of Saad Bin Zafar, enters the series with a formidable lineup, including standout performers like Nikhil Dutta and Navneet Dhaliwal. Their recent successes in the CWC League 2 matches indicate their readiness to take on the challenge posed by USA.

With both teams in fine form, the 5-match series is poised to deliver thrilling encounters and nail-biting moments. Cricket enthusiasts can expect a high-voltage spectacle as USA and Canada battle it out on the cricketing field, setting the stage for an enthralling lead-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Team USA: Monank Patel (c), Aaron Jones (vc), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Gajanand Singh, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor, Usman Rafiq.

Team Canada: Saad bin Zafar (c), Ajayveer Hundal, Dilon Heyliger, Dilpreet Singh, Harsh Thaker, Ishwarjot Singh, Jeremy Gordon, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nikhil Dutta, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh, Sahib Malhotra, Shahid Ahmadzai, Shreyas Mova (wk), Srimantha Wijeyeratne (wk), Uday Bhagwan, Aaron Johnson, Udaybir Walia, Yuvraj Samra.

Matches:

• 7 April: 1st T20I- USA vs Canada – Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas
• 9 April : 2nd T20I – USA vs Canada – Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas
• 10 April: 3rd T20I – USA vs Canada – Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas
• 12 April : 4th T20I – USA vs Canada – Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas
• 13 April: 5th T20I – USA vs Canada – Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas