USA Shocks Pakistan in Super Over Thriller at T20 World Cup

USA Stuns Pakistan in Super Over Upset at T20 World Cup 2024

In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup 2024, the United States pulled off a stunning Super Over upset against Pakistan on Thursday. The Group A match at Grand Prairie, Dallas, went down to the wire after both teams finished with identical scores of 159 in their standard 20 overs.

Batting first in the Super Over, USA scored 18 runs against Pakistan's veteran left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir. Seven of those runs came through extras, highlighting Pakistan's poor fielding performance. In reply, Pakistan could only manage 13 runs, handing the victory to the United States.

The match took a dramatic turn in the final over of USA's chase. With Pakistan needing to defend 11 runs, Amir advised captain Babar Azam to continue with pace bowling. However, Azam opted to bring on spinner Shadab Khan, who conceded 11 runs and allowed USA to tie the match.

In the Super Over, USA's openers, Sushant Modani and Monank Patel, played aggressively and put pressure on Pakistan's bowlers. Amir's poor fielding also contributed to USA's success, as he dropped a catch and conceded a boundary.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed disappointment after the loss, acknowledging that his team's performance in the first six overs and the middle overs with the ball cost them the match. He also noted the challenging pitch conditions, which favored pace bowling.

The upset victory is a major boost for the United States, who are making their debut at the T20 World Cup. It also raises questions about Pakistan's form and their ability to compete with the top teams in the tournament.

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