USA Outclass Sloppy Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over Finish

In a stunning T20 World Cup match, newcomers USA defeated former champions Pakistan in a dramatic Super Over.

Match Summary

"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.

USA's Bowling Dominance

"Netravalkar and Kenjige shared five wickets, restricting Pakistan to 14 for 2 early on. Pakistan only managed 35 in the powerplay.

Key Wickets

Netravalkar dismissed Rizwan with a spectacular slip catch by Steven Taylor. Kenjige took out Usman Khan shortly after."

Crucial Middle Overs

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

USA's Measured Chase

"Monank Patel and Andries Gous's second-wicket partnership of 68 runs in 48 balls laid the foundation for USA's chase

Pakistan's Fightback

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.

Tying the Game

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.

Super Over Drama

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

Historic Victory

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