USA vs Pakistan Highlights: T20 World Cup 2024
Stunning Victory for USA
In a thrilling match at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, the USA pulled off a shocking victory against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup encounter on Thursday. The match ended in a Super Over after both teams were tied at the end of the regular 40 overs.
Pakistan’s Innings
Batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 159 for 7. Babar Azam top-scored with 44 off 43 balls. Pakistan found themselves in trouble early on at 26 for 3 in 4.4 overs, but Babar Azam and Shadab Khan steadied the ship with a crucial 72-run partnership. Shaheen Afridi also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 23 off 16 balls. Nosthush Kenjige was the standout bowler for the USA, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in his four overs.
USA’s Response
Chasing a target of 160, the USA managed to score 159 for 3 in their 20 overs. With 5 runs needed off the final ball, Nitish Kumar hit Haris Rauf for a boundary to take the game into a Super Over.
The Super Over Drama
In the Super Over, the USA set a target of 19 runs for Pakistan. Pakistan could only manage 13 runs in response, handing the USA a stunning victory.
Key Performances
Monank Patel, the USA captain, was named Player of the Match. He played a crucial innings of 50 off 38 balls, which included a vital 68-run partnership with Andries Gous for the second wicket, setting the USA on course to chase the target successfully.
Summary
- Pakistan’s Score: 159/7 in 20 overs
- Babar Azam: 44 off 43 balls
- Shadab Khan: 72-run partnership with Babar
- Shaheen Afridi: 23* off 16 balls
- Nosthush Kenjige: 3/30 in 4 overs
- USA’s Score: 159/3 in 20 overs
- Monank Patel: 50 off 38 balls
- Andries Gous: Key partnership with Monank
- Super Over:
- USA: Set target of 19 runs
- Pakistan: Scored 13 runs
- Player of the Match: Monank Patel
The USA’s remarkable victory in the Super Over against a strong Pakistan team was a highlight of the T20 World Cup, showcasing the unpredictable and thrilling nature of the tournament.
