Corey Anderson played for New Zealand in the 2014 and 2016 editions of the T20 World Cups.
Former New Zealand cricketer Corey Anderson became the fifth player to play for two different nations at the ICC T20 World Cup when he was named in the USA’s starting XI against Canada on Saturday night in the opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
USA, who are one of the co-hosts of the tournament, took on Canada at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas to kick-start their journey in the T20 World Cup. Courtesy of Aaron Jones’ blistering knock of 94* runs off 40 balls, USA gunned down the target of 195 runs with 7 wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare.
History was made when all-rounder Corey Anderson was named on the USA’s team sheet as he became only the fifth cricketer to feature in the T20 World Cup for two different countries.
He had previously played for New Zealand in the 2014 and 2016 editions of the tournament. The 33-year-old all-rounder last played for New Zealand in 2018.
Before him, the players on his list were Roelof van der Merwe, Dirk Nannes, Mark Chapman, and David Wiese.
Players to play for two different countries in T20 World Cup history:
Roelof Van der Merwe – South Africa and NetherlandsDirk Nannes – Australia and NetherlandsMark Chapman – Hong Kong and New ZealandDavid Wiese – South Africa and NamibiaCorey Anderson – New Zealand and USA
Corey Anderson takes a wicket on his first ball in USA vs CAN
It was a sensational start with the ball from Anderson as he dismissed Canada opener Navneet Dhaliwal on the first ball that he bowled in the match. Dhaliwal was batting on 61 but Anderson got the better of the opener to send him back to the dressing room and give USA a much-needed breakthrough.
Anderson bowled three overs and returned with figures of 1/29. With the bat, he scored 3* runs in 5 balls as USA sealed the chase in 17.4 overs.
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