T20 World Cup 2024: USA pulls off stunning upset against Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over
In an astonishing turn of events, the USA cricket team achieved a remarkable victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The thrilling match culminated in a super over, where USA triumphed, leaving cricket fans worldwide in awe.
Super Over Details: Pakistan Bowls First
Ball 1: Amir to Jones, FOUR. Jones starts with a boundary, cutting the ball behind square on the off-side. USA: 4/0
Ball 2: Amir to Jones, 2 runs. Jones flicks it wide of long-on for a couple. USA: 6/0
Ball 3: Amir to Jones, 1 run. A perfect yorker that Jones manages to jam down the wicket. USA: 7/0
Ball 4: Amir to Harmeet, 2 wides. Amir misses his radar, and Rizwan’s half stop allows a run. USA: 9/0
Ball 4: Amir to Jones, 1 run. Jones flicks it to backward square leg. USA: 10/0
Ball 5: Amir to Harmeet, 2 wides. Another wide delivery, allowing Jones to cross over. USA: 12/0
Ball 5: Amir to Jones, 2 runs. Jones cracks it in front of square, and the fielder misjudges. USA: 14/0
Ball 6: Amir to Jones, 3 wides. A sloppy delivery from Amir, adding three bonus runs. USA: 17/0
Ball 6: Amir to Jones, run out, 1 run complete. Jones flicks it to deep mid-wicket, attempting two runs, but gets run out. USA: 18/1
Super Over: USA Bowls Second
Ball 1: Netravalkar to Iftikhar, no run. A very full and wide delivery that Iftikhar misses. Pakistan: 0/0
Ball 2: Netravalkar to Iftikhar, FOUR. Iftikhar heaves it to deep mid-wicket. Pakistan: 4/0
Ball 3: Netravalkar to Iftikhar, wide. A very wide delivery. Pakistan: 5/0
Ball 3: Netravalkar to Iftikhar, OUT! Caught by Milind Kumar. A low full-toss is caught brilliantly by Kumar. Pakistan: 5/1
Ball 4: Netravalkar to Shadab, wide. A wide yorker outside the tramline. Pakistan: 6/1
Ball 4: Netravalkar to Shadab, leg-byes, FOUR. A streaky shot that hits Shadab’s pad and goes past the keeper. Pakistan: 10/1
Ball 5: Netravalkar to Shadab, 2 runs. Shadab skewed it back over the bowler, getting two runs. Pakistan: 12/1
Ball 6: Netravalkar to Shadab, 1 run. Shadab carves it to deep cover, sealing the win for USA. Pakistan: 13/1
USA’s Historic Win
USA’s Netravalkar nailed the wide yorker on the final ball, leaving Shadab Khan unable to secure the runs needed. This victory marks a significant milestone for USA cricket, as they have now won two out of two games in the tournament.
The game will be remembered as an upset for the ages, with Pakistan succumbing to a surprising defeat in the super over. The win was a testament to the growing competitiveness of associate nations in global cricket.