USA created history : USA beat Pakistan in thrilling Super Over

In a thrilling super over in Texas, the USA shocked the world by defeating Pakistan, the defending champions of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan scored just 13 runs in the Super Over despite needing 19 runs off 6 balls. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan bowled three wides in the Super Over that proved to be crucial in determining the game’s result. After both teams scored 159 runs in their 20 overs, the game headed to the Super Over.

USA got off to a strong start chasing a goal of 160 runs, due to the opening combination of Steven Taylor (12 runs from 16 balls, 1 four) and Monank Patel (50 runs from 38 balls), who combined for 36 runs. Following Taylor’s wicket loss, US captain Monank and Andries Gous (35 runs off 26 balls, 5 fours, and 1 six) combined for 68 runs to give the home team the advantage. In the fourteenth over, Gous was removed from the crease by Haris Rauf, who claimed a crucial wicket to end the strong partnership. The US struggled to register runs on the scoreboard after the second wicket. After Mohammad Amir eliminated the potentially harmful, the US lost impetus in the run pursuit. Monank Patel in the 15th over. After losing three wickets, Aaron Jones (36* runs 26 balls, 2 fours and 2 sixes) and Nitish Kumar (14 runs from 14 balls, 1 four) took control of the match.

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf entered the game to bowl in the last over, with the USA needing 15 runs to win. The final ball of the game saw Jones smash a six to cut the target, intensifying the contest. As the Men in Green players were unable to maintain composure, Nitish Kumar hit a four over the mid-off in the match’s last over, sending it into a super over.

Pakistan failed to take early wickets and win the match because of carelessness with the ball. Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Muhammad Amir were the only players to claim wickets in the second inning.

The United States batted first to begin the super over. Amir took the wicket to represent Pakistan after Jones and Harmeet moved to the crease. Jones hit an off-side four and greeted Amir with a ball in the opening ball. Amir threw out three extras in the super over, which hindered his productive start and allowed the US to score more runs. Additionally, Pakistan’s fielding was slow. In the super over, the United States set a target of 19 runs.