Pakistan vs USA Thrilled Match: USA Beats Pakistan in Super Over in 11th Match of T20 World Cup 2024 at Dallas

The T20 World Cup witnessed a sensational upset on Thursday between Pakistan vs USA, as Pakistan was held to a nail-biting tie by a spirited USA team. The high-voltage encounter at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas was a roller-coaster ride filled with fluctuating fortunes and a dramatic finish.

Pakistan’s batting woes continued, mirroring their recent struggles. Early wickets left them reeling at 26-3, with a spectacular catch by the USA’s Steven Taylor further dampening their spirits. However, experienced Babar Azam provided much-needed stability, crafting a gritty inning. A late flourish from Shadab Khan propelled them to a defendable total of 159 runs.

The USA chase started brightly, with their batsmen looking comfortable. At one stage, they needed just 56 runs from the final seven overs with plenty of wickets in hand. However, the Pakistani bowlers staged a remarkable comeback, tightening the noose and forcing a super over—a rare occurrence in T20 cricket.

The super over itself was a heart-stopping affair. Pakistan had a golden opportunity to secure victory, but costly errors like wides and a dropped catch handed the USA a lifeline. Nitish Kumar’s valiant catch and a single off the final ball by Shadab Khan sealed a historic tie for the American team, sending their players and supporters into a frenzy.

This result throws the group wide open. The USA, having already defeated Canada in their opening match, have a strong chance of progressing to the Super Eights with victories in their remaining encounters against India and Ireland. Pakistan, on the other hand, faces a much steeper climb. A defeat against arch-rivals India in their upcoming match could put their qualification for the knockout stages in serious jeopardy.

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The dramatic tie between Pak vs USA has injected a dose of excitement into the T20 World Cup. It serves as a stark reminder that on any given day, in the unpredictable world of T20 cricket, underdogs can rise to the occasion and produce stunning upsets.

Monank Patel were awarded the Player of the Match award for his extraordinary performance. He added 50 runs off 38 balls in his team contribution.

While asking from him about the winning expressions, he added:

“I am happy with my contribution and more happy that we won the game. We spoke about the top three contributing and were happy that myself and Gous could do that. The plan was to play proper shots and he (Gous) took the pressure off me. Happy to get the two points. As a batter and player, you want to show off in the big games and I am happy that my knock came in a winning cause.”

“Winning the toss and the way we bowled in the first 6 overs, we took wickets and kept them quiet. We knew they will take chances after their partnership. We knew we were in the game with 160 to chase, just needed a partnership. Playing in a World Cup, you don’t get a chance to do it every year. We were fully committed every single ball.”

For team scorecards, check: Pak vs USA Full scorecard