The US causes the upset of the tournament, downing Pakistan in a super over after some shocking bowling from the cricket heavyweights.
In a Dallas suburb that had never staged a cricket match until last year, debutants the United States have humbled 2022 finalists Pakistan in a result that set the T20 World Cup alight.
Put in to bat, Pakistan ground their way to 7-159 at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, never really threatening to make a big score. Babar Azam top scored with 44 in 43 balls, while Shadab Khan added 40 in 25. Pakistan's super over, bowled by Mohammad Amir, was a mess. He bowled three wides which, with scrambled singles and overthrows, cost seven runs.
"We knew that 160 was chaseable on this pitch. I am pleased with my innings, happy to contribute but mostly happy to win as a team. As a player you want to show up for the big occasions and I am delighted to contribute to a winning cause.""We weren't up to it in the first six overs with the ball as usual, not taking wickets again," he said.
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