In a stunning T20 World Cup match, newcomers USA defeated former champions Pakistan in a dramatic Super Over.
"USA: 159 for 3 (Monank 50, Jones 36*, Gous 35). Pakistan: 159 for 7 (Babar 44, Shadab 40, Kenjige 3-30, Netravalkar 2-18). USA won via Super Over.
"Netravalkar and Kenjige shared five wickets, restricting Pakistan to 14 for 2 early on. Pakistan only managed 35 in the powerplay.
Netravalkar dismissed Rizwan with a spectacular slip catch by Steven Taylor. Kenjige took out Usman Khan shortly after."
Kenjige made crucial incisions, dismissing Shadab Khan for 40 and Azam Khan for a first-ball duck. Combined, Netravalkar and Kenjige took 5 for 48
"Monank Patel and Andries Gous's second-wicket partnership of 68 runs in 48 balls laid the foundation for USA's chase
Despite being in a strong position, USA needed 15 off the last over due to tight bowling by Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Amir.
Jones hit a six off a full-toss, and Nitish Kumar hit a four off the last ball to tie the game, forcing a Super Over.
Mohammad Amir's three wides and fielding indiscipline allowed USA to score 18 in the Super Over. Netravalkar's tight bowling restricted Pakistan to 13
USA celebrated a historic win, taking down one of the biggest teams in cricket. Pakistan faced a major setback ahead of their match against India