USA beats Pakistan in the T20 World Cup

In a dramatic turn of events, the first major upset of the 2024 T20 World Cup occurred as Pakistan suffered a surprising defeat against the United States. The match, filled with thrilling moments, extended into a Super Over, where the USA set a target of 19 runs and ultimately handed Pakistan a shocking 5-run defeat. The hero of the Super Over was Saurabh Netravalkar, leading his team to a memorable victory, leaving the Pakistani dressing room in disbelief while the Americans celebrated their historic win.

During the main match, the USA needed 15 runs in the final over to win but managed to score only 14, matching Pakistan's total of 159 runs. As a result, the game went into a Super Over, where Pakistan failed to pose a challenge.

After the match, Pakistan captain Babar Azam acknowledged the outstanding performance of the American players across all three departments. Despite Pakistan being the favorites due to their strength and experience, the USA offered fierce competition. The thrilling and eventful match saw multiple momentum shifts, ending with Aaron Jones and Monank Patel leading the Americans to victory with smiles on their faces.

In Dallas, the American bowlers put on a brilliant display, restricting Pakistan to just 159 runs. The match proceeded to the second Super Over of this T20 World Cup. However, in the Super Over, Pakistan fell short, managing only 13 runs while chasing the USA's 18-run target.

The fate of the match swung back and forth like a pendulum, ultimately being decided in the final over. Haris Rauf and Mohammad Amir's inconsistent bowling, coupled with excellent batting by Jones and Nitish Kumar, led to a tie. The USA needed 5 runs off the last ball, which Nitish Kumar hit for a boundary off Haris Rauf, leveling the scores.

In the Super Over, Amir conceded only one boundary but bowled nine deliveries, leading to a USA score of 18. Then, with Saurabh Netravalkar's impressive bowling, the USA broke Pakistan's hearts, restricting them to 13 runs. This embarrassing defeat marked a disappointing start for Pakistan in their World Cup campaign.