In the T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and the United States at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the US pulled off a stunning victory over Pakistan. The match went into a Super Over after both teams ended the regular 40 overs with the same score.
Pakistan was asked to bat first and posted a total of 159 for 7 with Babar leading the way with 44 off 43 balls. Despite a shaky start at 26 for 3, a partnership between Babar and Shadab Khan helped Pakistan recover. Shaheen Afridi’s quickfire 23 not out further boosted their total. Nosthush Kenjige stood out with the ball, taking three wickets for 30 runs in his four overs.
Chasing a target of 160, USA finished their innings at 159 for 3 in just twenty overs. A dramatic final over saw Nitish Kumar hitting a boundary off the last ball to tie the scores and force a Super Over. In the Super Over, USA set a target of just nineteen runs for Pakistan, who fell short with only thirteen runs. This win was an upset that shook up the T20 World Cup tournament.
The match was full of great performances from both teams, with key players contributing to the excitement and tension that kept fans on edge until the very end. The thrilling finish highlighted just how unpredictable T20 cricket can be, making it one of the most exciting sports to watch today. The US proved their mettle against a strong team like Pakistan, showing that anything can happen in cricket on any given day.
