USA Triumphs Over Pakistan in Thrilling Super Over
T20 World Cup 2024 Match 11 Recap
A Night to Remember for USA Cricket
In a thrilling upset, the United States of America (USA) defeated Pakistan in a nail-biting T20 World Cup Super Over on Tuesday night at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The victory marks a historic moment for USA cricket, marking the first time the team has defeated a top-tier cricketing nation in a major international tournament.
Pakistan, led by captain Babar Azam, posted a formidable total of 159 for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Babar led the way with a gritty 44 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed a valuable 34. However, the USA bowlers, led by seamer Rusty Kenjige (3-30) and spinner Nisarg Patel (2-18), kept the Pakistani batsmen in check and prevented them from posting a larger total.
In response, the USA openers, Monank Patel (50) and Steven Taylor (36), put on a solid start, guiding their team to 159 for 3 wickets after 20 overs, thanks to a swift 35 from Gajanand Singh as well. The match went into a Super Over, where the USA scored 15 runs off the bowling of Haris Rauf. In reply, Pakistan could only manage 11 runs, handing the victory to the United States.
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