The United States cricket team shocked the cricketing world by defeating Pakistan, the 2022 World T20 finalists, in an exciting encounter at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
With this win, the USA has made tremendous strides in the sport, and it also represents the first big upset of the competition.
The cricketing world was rocked by the USA’s thrilling victory by a super over following a tie between Pakistan and India at 159 runs apiece.
Match Summary:
Match: USA vs. Pakistan, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2024
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Toss: USA won the toss and opted to bowl
Scores:
- Pakistan: 159/7 (20 overs)
- USA: 159/3 (20 overs)
- Result: Match tied; USA won the super over
Pakistan’s Innings
The USA put Pakistan to bat, and they found it difficult to gain momentum, only scoring 159 for 7 in the 20 overs that they were given.
The American bowlers, who included Saurabh Netravalkar and Nosthush Kenjige among their standout performers, bowled with discipline.
Both Netravalkar and Kenjige claimed significant wickets, so reducing Pakistan’s pace of scoring and guaranteeing a consistent fall of wickets.
Pakistan’s top performers were:
- Babar Azam: 44 runs off 43 balls
- Shadab Khan: 40 runs off 25 balls
- Shaheen Afridi: 23 runs off 16 balls
USA Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosthush Kenjige | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Ali Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Harmeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Jasdeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 12.30 |
| Corey Anderson | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
Despite the efforts of Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, Pakistan could not dominate the American bowlers, ultimately setting a target of 160 runs.
USA’s Innings
The USA batting lineup was resilient and astute in their response. Monank Patel, who led the team towards the goal with a half-century, was the mainstay of the innings.
Andries Gous and Aaron Jones each made contributions that kept the USA in the game throughout their innings.
Key Performers for USA:
- Monank Patel (C & WK): 50 runs off 38 balls
- Andries Gous: 35 runs off 26 balls
- Aaron Jones: 20 runs off 16 balls
Pakistan Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Mohammad Amir | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.20 |
| Naseem Shah | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Haris Rauf | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.20 |
| Shadab Khan | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
Despite losing key wickets, the USA maintained their composure, with the match eventually being tied. In the super over, the USA outperformed Pakistan, clinching a historic victory.
Post-Match Reactions
USA captain Monank Patel: “We bowled well in the first six overs, taking wickets and keeping them quiet. We won the toss.
We anticipated that, given their collaboration, they would take risks. We only needed a partnership since we knew we had 160 to chase in the game.
You don’t get the opportunity to play in a World Cup every year. We gave every ball our whole attention.”
Pakistani captain Babar Azam: “We didn’t capitalize in the first six overs of the batting innings. Taking consecutive wickets puts you on the defensive, as a hitter, you have to take initiative and form partnerships.
Throughout the first six overs with the ball, we fell short of expectations. Moreover, our spinners failed to take
Player of the Match Monank Patel: “Beating Pakistan and facing them for the first time is a huge accomplishment. It was an entirely group endeavor.
We successfully won the toss and used the conditions to our advantage, doing a great job of keeping them under 160. I’m pleased with my effort and even happier that we prevailed in the match.
We discussed how thrilled we were that Gous and I were able to contribute among the top three. The idea was to play proper shots, and Gous relieved me of the burden. I’m glad I received two points.
Statistical Highlights of the Match
- This is the third defeat for Pakistan in four tied games (super overs & bowl out).
- USA has now secured two wins in as many Super Overs.
- Pakistan is the second Test-playing nation after Bangladesh whom the USA has beaten in T20Is.
- This is the first time Pakistan has lost to a non-full member side in T20Is.
Tied Matches in the T20 World Cup (2007-2024):
- IND vs PAK, Durban, 2007
- SL vs NZ, Pallekele, 2012
- NZ vs WI, Pallekele, 2012
- NAM vs OMAN, Bridgetown, 2024
- USA vs PAK, Dallas, 2024*
The confidence of the USA players will surely soar after this victory. They came here and played like seasoned pros to defeat Pakistan after a thrilling victory over Canada.
Their World Cup journey has gotten off to a wild start. Such a loss could not have occurred at a worse moment for Pakistan.
They had played very poorly before the competition and would have liked to win this game to get their act together before their next big match against India. Rather, they leave with much more headaches than when they arrived.
The USA vs. Pakistan game in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will go down in history as a legendary contest in which a rising cricket nation defeated a titan.
This triumph is evidence of the USA team’s diligence and tactical preparation. Pakistan, on the other hand, needs to rapidly rectify their deficiencies and reorganize in order to be competitive in the tournament.
With bated breath, the cricketing world awaits more exciting matches to emerge in this extended and fiercely competitive World Cup.
*Updated on Thursday, 3:56 pm, 6 June 2024 (GMT-5) Dallas, TX, USA
This Article was written by Tushar, author @09sports.com
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