T20 World Cup: USA beat Pakistan in historic triumph after thrilling Super Over win
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After both teams finished the match tied on 159, co-hosts USA pull off a legendary cricketing upset by winning the Super Over against 2022 finalists Pakistan; Watch all of the T20 World Cup games live on Sky Sports, including India vs. Pakistan at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday. The USA's thrilling Super Over victory over Pakistan in Texas was a huge and historic upset in the T20 World Cup.
At Grand Prairie Stadium, the game went into extra innings after both teams scored 159 runs in 20 overs. USA, the tournament co-hosts and debutants, scored 14 runs in the final over to tie Pakistan's total.
After batting first in the Super Over, the United States increased their pressure on their opponents by going 18 for one. Aaron Jones reached 11 before being run out, and seven runs were scored with extra bases.
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After that, Pakistan reached five for none in three balls thanks to Iftikhar Ahmed, but he was brilliantly caught by Nitish Kumar close to the boundary, and Saurabh Netravalkar of the USA kept them at 13 for one.
Group A leaders USA now have a strong chance of reaching the Super 8s round after defeating Canada by seven wickets in their opener on Sunday. From the four groups, the two winners advance to the tournament's last eight.
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The official player of the match award went to USA captain Monank Patel, who called the win a "big achievement."
He stated, "I'm really proud of the boys. We beat Pakistan and played for the first time today."
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