GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — The United States scored a major upset at the T20 World Cup by beating heavyweights Pakistan in the super over on Thursday.
It was the co-host’s second straight victory in Group A after it romped to a seven-wicket win over Canada.
Aaron Jones, who smashed a 40-ball unbeaten 94 in the opening game, once again starred for the home team when he helped stretch the game into super over with another vital knock of 36 not out off 26.
Jones hit a six and then a single before Nitish Kumar’s boundary off the final ball tied the score at 159 at the end of regulation.
Pakistan panicked in the super over when much experienced fast bowler Mohammad Amir gave away 18 runs including seven runs off wide balls.
Left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who earlier bowled brilliantly and grabbed 2-18 off his four overs, conceded only 13 runs in the super over to earn the U.S. its most historic Twenty20 win against Pakistan, the 2022 runner-up and 2009 champion.
Iftikhar Ahmed smashed boundary off the Netravalkar’s second ball, before holing out at long off as the left-arm seamer kept his cool and snatched a famous win for the U.S.
It was a disastrous start for captain Babar Azam’s Pakistan, which is due to meet archrival India in the next game in New York on Sunday.
In a stunning turn of events, the United States cricket team has pulled off a major upset by defeating Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. The victory came as a shock to many cricket fans around the world, as Pakistan is known for its strong cricketing tradition and talented players.
The match, which took place at a packed stadium in Dubai, saw the United States team put on a stellar performance both with the bat and the ball. The American players showed great skill and determination throughout the game, never letting up on the pressure against their more experienced opponents.
One of the standout performers for the United States team was their captain, who led by example with a brilliant innings that helped set up the victory. The team’s bowlers also played a crucial role in the win, taking key wickets at crucial moments to keep Pakistan’s scoring in check.
The victory is a major milestone for the United States cricket team, which has been steadily improving in recent years. The team has been working hard to develop its talent pool and infrastructure, and this win against Pakistan is a testament to their dedication and hard work.
For Pakistan, the loss will come as a disappointment, as they were considered one of the favorites to win the T20 World Cup. However, they can take solace in the fact that cricket is a game of uncertainties, and anything can happen on any given day.
Overall, this victory by the United States cricket team is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports and the power of determination and teamwork. It will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history, and will inspire cricket fans around the world to never underestimate the underdogs.