Veteran quick bowler Wasim Akram criticised Pakistan's “pathetic efficiency” in opposition to the USA after dropping within the Tremendous Over and mentioned it is going to be tough for Babar Azam's aspect to succeed in the knockouts of the T20 World Cup. Pakistan and USA had scored 159-159 runs within the stipulated time, however the USA efficiently defended 18 runs within the Tremendous Over on Thursday to register a surprising win. “Pathetic efficiency. Profitable and dropping is a part of the sport. However you must battle until the final ball. It was unhealthy for Pakistan cricket,” Akram advised Star Sports activities.
“Pakistan will battle to qualify for the Tremendous Eights from right here as they should play in opposition to India (on June 9) and two different good groups (Eire and Canada),” he mentioned.
The primary architect of Pakistan's 1992 World Cup triumph believed that the turning level of the sport was the USA taking early wickets.
Pakistan had been 30 for 3 on the finish of the facility play and thereafter, the workforce struggled to achieve momentum regardless of a 72-run stand for the fourth wicket between skipper Babar and Shadab Khan.
He mentioned, “The turning level of the sport was the way in which USA took early wickets. Pakistan had somewhat partnership between Babar and Shadab after which no runs had been scored. Fielding was under common, general common cricket was performed by Pakistan.”
Akram, who was a grasp of dying bowling throughout his taking part in days, mentioned conceding 18 runs within the Tremendous Over dashed Pakistan's hopes.
“I used to be assured whereas taking part in in opposition to the USA, each Pakistan supporter was assured they’ll win after the way in which they performed within the first innings,” he mentioned.
He mentioned, “Within the second innings, they (America) got here out to chase the goal…I imply, scoring 19 runs within the Tremendous Over is like scoring 36 runs within the Tremendous Over. Effectively achieved by America.”
Akram praised US captain Monank Patel's bowling and recommended him for scoring a match-winning half-century.
“Crucial second of the day for me was USA captain Monank Patel’s innings, the way in which he batted…moved his bat ahead.
“The way in which they used their technique, the way in which they led from the entrance, their fielding was good each time and America performed some actually good cricket,” he mentioned.
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