United States defeat Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024© AFP
Newcomers USA shocked former champions Pakistan by way of the Tremendous Over to trigger the primary massive upset of the continuing T20 World Cup on Thursday.
Requested to bat first, Pakistan scored 159 for seven within the allotted 20 overs. The USA produced a tremendous present and ended at 159 for 3.
Within the Tremendous Over, USA smashed 18 runs for the lack of one wicket and Pakistan might handle solely 13 for one.
The result’s harking back to Pakistan’s surprising loss to Eire within the 2007 ODI World Cup.
Eire have been taking part in of their first World Cup then.
Skipper Monank Patel struck a fluent 50 off 38 balls Andries Gous contributed 35 in 26 balls. Aaron Jones, the hero of USA’s win over Canada within the event opener, remained not out on 36 in 26 balls.
Earlier, captain Babar Azam top-scored for Pakistan with 44 whereas Shadab Khan chipped in with 40.
For USA, Nosthush Kenjige was the choose of the bowlers, grabbing three wickets for 30 runs.
USA began the marketing campaign with a win over Canada, and a victory on Thursday not solely boosted their place within the desk, but additionally helped them script historical past.
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