Debutants US stun sloppy Pakistan in T20 World Cup
DALLAS: United States, making their debut in T20 World Cup, stunned experienced Pakistan here on Thursday.
The US won by 5 runs in Super Over to push the 2022 finalist on the brink of an early exit. One more defeat from the next three outings and Pakistan will be sent packing.
The 20 overs game had ended in a sensational tie.
Commenting on eclipsing mighty and experienced Pakistan cricket team, US captain Monank Patel said it was a big day for his team as defeating Green Shirts in the World Cup was a monumental achievement.
“Our players were always hopeful (of a victory). We planned to bowl first after winning the toss as we expected the batting to be difficult in the beginning,” Patel said addressing post-match press conference.
He said the US team played tremendous cricket to put Pakistan into pressure.
Dejected Pakistan captain Babar Azam said nothing went well for them. “Failure with the bat early and our inability to take wickets at the early stages in the US innings resulted in defeat. We still have a chance but now it a bit tough,” he added.
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