USA clinched a thrilling Super Over victory against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match in Texas on Thursday. Chasing 160 runs, USA matched Pakistan’s score of 159/7, thanks to Monank Patel’s 50 off 38 balls. Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf each took a wicket for Pakistan. Nosthush Kenjige’s three wickets and Saurabh Netravalkar’s two helped USA dominate the first innings, with Babar Azam top-scoring for Pakistan with 44 off 43 balls.
In the Super Over, USA scored 18/1 with Aaron Jones contributing 11 off 6 balls. Pakistan managed only 13/1, with Netravalkar taking a wicket for USA.
After the match, USA captain Monank Patel praised his team’s performance, especially their bowling in the first six overs. “Winning the toss and the way we bowled in the first 6 overs, we took wickets and kept them quiet. We knew we were in the game with 160 to chase, just needed a partnership. Playing in a World Cup, you don’t get a chance to do it every year. We were fully committed every single ball,” he said.
Losing skipper Babar Azam acknowledged their shortcomings, particularly in the initial overs. “First 6 overs while batting we didn’t capitalize. Back-to-back wickets always put you on the back foot. We were not up to the mark in the first 6 overs with the ball. Our spinners also did not take wickets in the middle overs so these things cost us. Very hard, all credit to USA, they played better than us in all three departments,” he admitted.
Key Highlights of the USA vs Pakistan Match
- Monank Patel scored 50 off 38 balls for USA.
- USA posted 159/3 in 20 overs, sending the match to a Super Over.
- USA won by five runs in the Super Over.
- Pakistan posted 159/7 in 20 overs.
- USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and opted to bowl.
- Pakistan played without Imad Wasim against the USA.
- Haris Rauf needs five more wickets to reach 100 T20I scalps for Pakistan.
- USA’s Aaron Jones has hit 23 sixes in 25 innings.
- Pakistan were the runners-up in the 2022 World Cup.
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