USA captain Aaron Jones thinks that 170-180 runs would be ideal to fight in the match against West Indies in the Super Eight of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

USA lost to West Indies by 9 wickets on Saturday (June 22) at Kensington Oval. West Indies’ win was setup by the bowlers as the spinners ran riot through USA batters to bundle them out for a meagre 128 runs. In reply, Shai Hope blasted his highest ever T20I score (82* off 39 balls) to thrash USA and boost West Indies' NRR.

USA lost wickets at regular intervals as they failed to give a proper response to the West Indies bowlers. Andries Gous was the highest run-scorer for USA with just 29 runs. “Tough night for the boys. We had to score about 170-180 today. In the middle overs, we lost wickets in clusters, it goes like that sometimes. At the end of the day, we needed runs on the board. We tried to go hard with the ball but we know West Indies are a good batting unit,” Jones said.

USA will face England in their last match of the Super Eight on June 23. Jones is looking forward to the game and thanks the fans for the support throughout the tournament. “England will be a good game, we are up for a challenge. Need to rest up and get ready for Sunday. Thanks for the fans and their support, for supporting me personally and also the team,” Jones added.