United States beats Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024© AFP
Newcomers USA triggered the primary main upset within the ongoing T20 World Cup by defeating former champions Pakistan within the Tremendous Over on Thursday.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 159 runs for seven wickets within the stipulated 20 overs. America carried out brilliantly and the match ended at 159 runs for 3 wickets.
Within the tremendous over, America scored 18 runs after dropping one wicket and Pakistan may rating solely 13 runs after dropping one wicket.
The end result was paying homage to Pakistan's surprising defeat to Eire within the 2007 ODI World Cup.
Eire have been enjoying their first World Cup on the time.
Captain Monank Patel scored 50 runs off 38 balls, Andris Gaus scored 35 runs off 26 balls. Aaron Jones, the hero of America's victory over Canada within the first match of the event, remained unbeaten by scoring 36 runs off 26 balls.
Earlier, skipper Babar Azam top-scored with 44 runs for Pakistan whereas Shadab Khan scored 40 runs.
Nostus Kenjige bowled greatest for USA, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs.
The USA started their marketing campaign with a win over Canada and Thursday's win not solely strengthened their place within the desk but additionally helped them create historical past.
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