Aaron Jones recently made headlines by scoring an unbeaten 94 off 40 balls against Canada in the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Here’s a detailed look into the life and career of this prolific cricketer.
Early Life and Background
Full Name: Aaron Jones
Born: October 19, 1994, in Queens, New York
Age: 29 years, 227 days
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak googly
Playing Role: Top-order batter
Aaron Jones grew up playing cricket alongside notable players such as Shai Hope and Jason Holder and competed against Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell. Despite being born in Queens, New York, Jones spent much of his early cricketing years in Barbados.
Cricket Career and Teams
Domestic Career
Jones made his List-A debut for Barbados in January 2016, quickly establishing himself as a capable batsman. He then made his first-class debut the following year. By 2018, Aaron Jones had switched allegiances to the USA, becoming a mainstay in their cricket team.
Teams Represented
- Barbados
- Barbados Under-15s
- Barbados Under-19s
- Combined Campuses and Colleges
- Rangpur Riders
- Seattle Orcas
- St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- United States of America
Key Achievements and Highlights
Jones’ career has been marked by several significant milestones:
List-A Debut
- Debut Match: Leeward Islands vs Combined Campuses and Colleges at Basseterre, January 7, 2016
- Last Match: UAE vs USA at Harare, July 6, 2023
First-Class Debut
- Debut Match: Trinidad & Tobago vs Barbados at Bridgetown, October 26-29, 2017
- Last Match: Barbados vs Guyana at Providence, February 28-March 2, 2019
T20 Debut
- Debut Match: UAE vs USA at ICCA Dubai, March 15, 2019
- Last Match: USA vs Canada at Dallas, June 1, 2024
International Career
Jones transitioned to playing for the USA and quickly made his mark. His maiden List-A century came against Namibia in the WCL Division 2 in 2019, helping the USA gain ODI status.
ODI Debut
- Debut Match: USA vs PNG at Windhoek, April 27, 2019
- Last Match: UAE vs USA at Harare, July 6, 2023
T20I Debut
- Debut Match: UAE vs USA at ICCA Dubai, March 15, 2019
- Last Match: USA vs Canada at Dallas, June 1, 2024
Career Stats
Batting and Fielding
ODIs:
- Matches: 43
- Innings: 43
- Not Outs: 3
- Runs: 1454
- High Score: 123*
- Average: 36.35
- Balls Faced: 2054
- Strike Rate: 70.78
- 100s: 1
- 50s: 10
- 4s: 95
- 6s: 28
- Catches: 14
T20Is:
- Matches: 27
- Innings: 25
- Not Outs: 8
- Runs: 478
- High Score: 94*
- Average: 28.11
- Balls Faced: 409
- Strike Rate: 116.87
- 100s: 0
- 50s: 2
- 4s: 27
- 6s: 23
- Catches: 5
First-Class (FC):
- Matches: 9
- Innings: 18
- Not Outs: 1
- Runs: 342
- High Score: 52*
- Average: 20.11
- Balls Faced: 862
- Strike Rate: 39.67
- 100s: 0
- 50s: 1
- 4s: 37
- 6s: 1
- Catches: 3
List A:
- Matches: 65
- Innings: 63
- Not Outs: 4
- Runs: 1866
- High Score: 123*
- Average: 31.62
- Balls Faced: 2745
- Strike Rate: 67.97
- 100s: 2
- 50s: 11
- 4s: 123
- 6s: 33
- Catches: 20
Memorable Performances
The crowning achievement of Jones’ career so far came in 2024 when he scored an unbeaten 94 against Canada in the T20 World Cup. This performance not only showcased his batting prowess but also helped the USA secure a significant victory.
Conclusion
Aaron Jones has proven himself to be a valuable asset for the USA cricket team, displaying consistent performance across various formats. His journey from playing in Barbados to becoming a star player for the USA is a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport.
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