In a cricket showdown for the ages, the USA pulled off a jaw-dropping upset against cricket heavyweight Pakistan at the T20 World Cup! 🙌✨
Aaron Jones was the hero of the day, smashing boundaries and sending balls out of the park once again! 🎯🏏 After his match-winning performance against Canada, Jones proved he's on fire by leading the USA to a thrilling victory over 2022 runner-up Pakistan.
Cricket might not be mainstream in the US, but our boys showed they've got what it takes to take on the big leagues! 💪🇺🇸 Meanwhile, for Pakistan, where cricket is practically a religion, this was a shocking turn of events.
USA captain Monank Patel couldn't hide his excitement: \"It's a big achievement, beating Pakistan while playing them for the first time. We used the conditions well and kept them to 160, which was chaseable.\"
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions! 🎢 With the game tied at 159, it all came down to a nail-biting Super Over. Jones and Nitish Kumar stepped up, scoring big against Pakistan's fast bowler Haris Rauf. The USA posted a formidable 18 runs in the Super Over! 😱
Left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar sealed the deal, conceding just 13 runs and clinching the USA's most historic win to date. The crowd went wild! 🎉
Pakistan's captain Babar Azam admitted defeat: \"All credit to the USA. They performed well in their batting, bowling, and fielding departments, and that's why they won.\"
This victory isn't just a win; it's a statement! The USA cricket team is here to play, and they're shaking up the cricket world one match at a time. 🌎🔥
Next up, Pakistan faces their fierce rivals India on Sunday in New York. Cricket fans, buckle up! 🏏🏟️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
