USA creates history by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling super over finish

USA and Pakistan faced off in a high-stakes match that went down to a super over finish. The match remained tied until both innings were completed, but in the super over, USA made history by defeating Pakistan.

During the super over, Mohammad Amir‘s persistent wides proved to be the primary reason for Pakistan’s defeat. On the other hand, Saurabh Netravalkar‘s brilliant bowling performance in the super over turned the tables in favor of USA.

Captain Monank Patel scored 50 runs for USA, while Aaron Jones played a crucial innings of 35 runs. Andrew Ghaus also contributed with a quickfire 35 runs off 26 balls.

In their innings, Pakistan had set a target of 159 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Captain Babar Azam scored 44 runs, and Shadab Khan played a vital knock of 40 runs. USA’s Nosthush Kenjige was impressive, taking three wickets and making a significant impact.

Chasing the target, USA had a solid start as Monank Patel and Steven Taylor provided a steady foundation. As Pakistan’s dangerous pace attack posed a threat, USA managed to score 44 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket at the end of the powerplay overs.

Monank and Andrew Ghaus formed a crucial partnership of 84 runs, with USA scoring 76 runs in the first 10 overs. With 9 wickets in hand, USA needed to score 45 runs in the remaining 10 overs. The match was in USA’s favor, but in the 15th over, Mohammad Amir dismissed Monank Patel for 50 runs.

Heading into the last 5 overs, USA required 45 runs to win. They needed 21 runs in the last 2 overs. In the 19th over, Mohammad Amir conceded only 6 runs, tightening the grip of Pakistan on the match. With 15 runs needed in the final over, Harris Rauf gave away 14 runs, resulting in a tie and leading to a super over.

In the super over, USA batted first. Aaron Jones started with a boundary on the first ball off Mohammad Amir. Despite his wayward bowling, Amir managed to restrict USA to 18 runs.

During Pakistan’s super over, Netravalkar began with a dot ball, and Iftikhar Ahmed hit a boundary on the second ball. However, he was dismissed on the next delivery. Netravalkar conceded a wide but came back strongly to claim a wicket off the next ball, sealing the victory for USA.