- Pakistan was unable to match USA’s rating of 19 runs in a dramatic tremendous over
The USA pulled off one of many greatest shocks within the historical past of the T20 World Cup with a surprising super-over victory in opposition to Pakistan in Dallas.
The Pakistanis wanted 19 to win after Mohammad Amir had conceded seven in wides through the People’ tremendous over, however left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar dismissed the big-hitting Iftikhar Ahmed and restricted them to 13 – prompting wild scenes of celebration.
The outcome takes the USA high of Group A, following their opening-night victory over Canada, and in with an actual likelihood of qualifying for the Tremendous Eights.
Pakistan, in the meantime, face the prospect of an early elimination as they put together for Sunday’s showdown with India in New York.
‘I’m actually happy with the boys – it’s an enormous achievement,’ mentioned USA captain Monank Patel, man of the match after scoring 50 from simply 38 balls as his aspect chased 160 for victory.
USA pulled off one of many best cricketing upsets in current reminiscence after prevailing in a dramatic tremendous over in opposition to Pakistan on the T20 World Cup
Aaron Jones’ late heroics helped USA pressure the tremendous over in Texas on Thursday afternoon
It was there the place the hosts produced a sensational upset; racking up an outstanding 19 runs earlier than shutting out Pakistan for 13
They appeared down and out with 12 required from three balls, however Aaron Jones heaved Haris Rauf over large long-on for six, then took a single, earlier than Nitish Kumar hit the final supply for 4 to pressure a memorable tremendous over.
It was there the place the hosts produced a sensational upset; racking up an outstanding 19 runs earlier than shutting out Pakistan for 13 to say a significant scalp within the group stage.
USA now head into their third outing subsequent Wednesday in opposition to India, one other cricketing powerhouse, understanding they’ve what it takes to defy the chances.
Earlier than the tremendous over, USA solely misplaced three wickets after openers Steven Taylor and Patel have been caught for 12 and 50 respectively.
Andries Gous was bowled for 35, earlier than Jones put up 36 and Nitish Kumar scored 14.
From a bowling standpoint, Nosthush Kenjige took three of seven wickets for USA on the day.
Saurabh Netravalkar took two, whereas Ali Khan and Jasdeep Singh additionally chipped in with wickets.
