The USA caused a huge, historic shock in the T20 World Cup with a thrilling Super Over win over Pakistan in Texas.
The game went to the extra over after both sides made 159 in their 20 overs at Grand Prairie Stadium, with tournament co-hosts and debutants USA scoring 14 in the final over to tie Pakistan’s total.
Batting first in the Super Over, the USA then ramped up the pressure on their opponents by putting 18 runs on the board amid some chaotic Pakistan bowling and fielding. Unable to find an answer, Pakistan fell short by five runs in their quest with the bat finishing on 13 to hand the USA a famous Super Over win.
Having already beaten Canada in their opener last Sunday by seven wickets, Group A leaders USA now have a great chance of making the Super 8 round. The top two the four groups progress to the last eight.
How it stands in the Group A table
USA captain Monank Patel, who won the official player of the match award, described the result as a “big achievement”.
“Beating Pakistan, and playing for the first time, the way we played today I’m really proud of the boys,” he said.
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USA’s Steven Taylor surprises Pakistan with a stunning catch to claim the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan at the ICC T20 World Cup
“It was a complete team effort from first ball until the last ball. Winning the toss, we made sure that we utilised the conditions and credit to the bowlers.
“They kept them under 160 and we knew that 160 was chaseable target.”
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USA’s Nitish Kumar takes a brilliant catch in his team’s super over against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup
Pakistan had given themselves plenty to do in the match by falling to 26-3 early on after a making number of errors.
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What’s next?
In one of the most storied rivalries in cricket, Pakistan next meet India meet in Group A of the Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, with the match getting under way at 3.30pm UK and Ireland time. Build-up on Sky Sports Cricket begins at 3pm.
The USA’s next match is also against India, at the same New York venue, on Wednesday June 12 at 3.30pm.
Watch every match of the Men’s ICC T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, right up until the final on Sunday June 29.