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USA Clinches Super Over Thriller Against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

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In a nail-biting Super Over showdown at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, the USA emerged victorious against Pakistan, setting a target of 19 runs, while Pakistan managed only 13 runs off their allotted 6 balls.

This thrilling conclusion followed an intense 20-over match that ended in a tie, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the T20 World Cup 2024.

Pakistan had initially set a formidable target of 160 runs for the United States in their opening match. The USA’s bowling attack made an impressive start, quickly dismantling Pakistan’s top-order batsmen Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, and Fakhar Zaman, leaving them struggling at just 26 runs on the scoreboard. However, Pakistani skipper Babar Azam and Shadab Khan orchestrated a remarkable recovery, stabilizing the innings with a resilient 72-run partnership.

Despite the setback of losing Shadab Khan after a well-played 40 off 25 balls, Pakistan managed to post a competitive total, with Babar Azam leading the charge with 44 runs off 43 balls. Contributions from Iftikhar Ahmed (18 runs) and Shaheen Afridi (23 runs off 16 balls) bolstered Pakistan’s innings, culminating in a total of 159-7 in their allotted overs.

At the toss, USA captain Monak Patel justified his decision to bowl first, emphasizing the momentum gained from their previous match against Canada and the perceived advantage of chasing targets at Grand Prairie Stadium.

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Junaid Iqbal

Junaid Iqbal is an accomplished sports journalist and author at Headline PK. With a passion for sports and a background in the industry, Junaid brings a unique perspective to his reporting.

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