- Pakistan failed to match USA’s 19-run score in spectacular super over
The United States caused one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history with a stunning super-over victory against Pakistan in Dallas.
The Pakistanis needed 19 to win after Mohammad Amir conceded seven wides during the Americans’ super over, but left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar dismissed big batsman Iftikhar Ahmed and restricted them to 13, sparking wild scenes of celebration. .
The result puts the United States at the top of Group A, following their opening night victory over Canada, and with a real chance of qualifying for the Super Eight.
Pakistan, meanwhile, faces the prospect of early elimination as it prepares for Sunday’s showdown against India in New York.
“I’m very proud of the boys; it’s a great achievement,” said United States captain Monank Patel, man of the match after scoring 50 off just 38 balls as his team chased 160 to win.
The United States pulled off one of the biggest upsets in cricket in recent times after prevailing in a dramatic super against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
Aaron Jones’ late heroics helped the United States force the super in Texas on Thursday afternoon.
It was there that the locals produced a sensational surprise; racking up a magnificent 19 runs before bowling out Pakistan for 13
They looked down and out with 12 required off three balls, but Aaron Jones bowled Haris Rauf for six, then took a single, before Nitish Kumar hit the last delivery for four to force a memorable super.
It was there that the locals produced a sensational surprise; He amassed a magnificent 19 runs before bowling out Pakistan for 13 to clinch a big win in the group stage.
The United States now faces its third match next Wednesday against another cricketing powerhouse, India, knowing they have what it takes to defy the odds.
Before the super finale, the United States lost only three wickets after openers Steven Taylor and Patel were caught for 12 and 50 respectively.
Andries Gous scored 35, before Jones scored 36 and Nitish Kumar scored 14.
From a bowling perspective, Nosthush Kenjige took three of the seven wickets for the USA that day.
Saurabh Netravalkar took two, while Ali Khan and Jasdeep Singh also contributed wickets.
