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We are less than 24 hours away now from the pinnacle of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. It will be the oldest rivalry in cricket history that will get us going. It will be the co-host United States of America (USA) who will take on Canada in the opening match of the tournament.

It will be the first time that the United States will be taking part in the ICC T20 World Cup. They have been placed in Group A in the tournament where they will taking on two group favourites India and Pakistan and would look to cause a major upset. Ireland and Canada are also part of the group.

The USA go into the tournament with a decent squad. Some major imports in the last couple of years will certainly help the USA. Let’s take a look at the top 5 USA players in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Corey Anderson

Does anyone remember former New Zealand international ? Yes, the same guy who once scored the fastest century in ODI cricket history, who played for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. He now plays cricket for the USA and is one of their best players. Anderson has played 36 T20Is so far and hasn’t done anything special. He has scored 631 runs and taken 15 wickets. He will be the main man for finishing things off for the USA.

Andries Gous

Andries Gous, a former South Africa-born cricketer, is one of that cricketers who can hit it long. Among all the USA batters, Andries Gous has the best career strike rate, striking at 151.89. He played 6 matches and has scored 161 runs so far and there is no doubt that he will be responsible for giving his team a great start in the tournament.

Monank Patel

Gujarat, India-born wicketkeeper batter Monank Patel, who played youth-level cricket for Gujarat in the U16 and U18, switched his alliance with the United States in 2016 and settled in New Jersey. Monank has since established himself as one of the important players for his side and is also the captain of the team. He will most likely be opening the inning with Andries Gous.

Saurabh Netravalkar

Saurabh Naresh Netravalkar is a Mumbai-born cricketer who played for the India U19 team in the 2010 ICC U19 World Cup alongside the likes of KL Rahul, and Jaydev Unadkat. Saurabh Netravalkar is a left-arm medium-pace bowler and represented Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments. However, he was never close to making it to the Indian senior team and eventually switched to the USA. He played for the USA first time in 2018. Netravalkar has so far played 27 T20Is for the USA and has taken 27 wickets.

Ali Khan

Punjab, Pakistan-born cricketer Ali Khan will be forming a bowling partnership with Saurabh Netravalkar for the USA. While the latter has great line, length and pace variation, Khan brings his pace into the play. Yorker delivery is his major strength and played for the likes of Trinbago Knight Riders, Kolkata Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Los Angeles Knight Riders, all the teams owned by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan. His experience of playing cricket worldwide will come in handy.

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