The United States scored a major upset at the T20 World Cup by beating heavyweights Pakistan in the super over. It was the co-host’s second straight victory in Group A after it romped to seven-wicket win over Canada.
The United States scored a major upset at the T20 World Cup by beating heavyweights Pakistan in the super over on Thursday.It was the co-host's second straight victory in Group A after it romped to seven-wicket win over Canada.Aaron Jones, who smashed a 40-ball unbeaten 94 in the opening game, once again starred for the home team when he helped stretched the game into super over with another vital knock of 36 not out off 26.
Pakistan panicked in the super over when much experienced fast bowler Mohammad Amir gave away 18 runs that included seven runs off wide balls.Left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who earlier bowled brilliantly and grabbed 2-18 off his four overs, conceded only 13 runs in the super over to earn the U.S. its most historic Twenty20 win against Pakistan, the 2022 runner--up and 2009 champion.
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