T20 World Cup


T20 World Cup: USA beat Pakistan in historic triumph after thrilling Super Over win

 Co-hosts USA deliver a legendary cricketing upset with Super Over win over 2022 finalists Pakistan after both sides finished match tied on 159; watch all of the T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, including India vs Pakistan at 3.30pm on Sunday

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 making 18 for one, with Aaron Jones on 11 before being run out and seven runs coming via extras.

Iftikhar Ahmed then took Pakistan to five for none off three balls before he was brilliantly caught by Nitish Kumar close to the boundary and USA bowler Saurabh Netravalkar restricted them to 13 for one.

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 8s round. The top two from the four groups progress to the last eight of the tournament
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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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