In a remarkable display of determination and skill, the United States cricket team secured a historic win against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever victory against the team in an official international match. The game, which took place in Dallas, Texas, ended in a super over after both teams scored 159 runs in their 20 overs.Aaron Jones emerged as a key player for the US, scoring an unbeaten 36 off 26 balls, while Saurabh Netravalkar’s bowling in the super over was instrumental in the US securing the win. Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir gave away 18 runs in the super over, including seven off wide balls, which proved to be a costly mistake. US captain Monank Patel lauded the team’s performance as a ‘proper team effort from first ball until the last,’ and the win has put the US in a strong position to qualify for the Super Eight round.The victory was especially significant given the ICC’s admission that the pitches at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium have not been up to standard, with ground staff working to improve them. Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, acknowledged his team’s shortcomings, particularly with the bat, and credited the US team for their superior performance in all aspects of the game. This upset is being hailed as one of the biggest in cricket history, with the US team now sitting at the top of their group with 4 points.
Key points
- The USA cricket team beat Pakistan in a super over at the T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever win against them in an official international match.
- Aaron Jones’s unbeaten 36 off 26 balls and Saurabh Netravalkar’s bowling were pivotal in the USA’s historic victory.
- The win places the USA in a strong position to advance to the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
