Follow UsUSA’s brilliant powerplay
The American bowlers Noshthush Kenjige (3/30), Saurabh Netravalkar (2/18), and Ali Khan (1/30) not only restricted Pakistan’s run-scoring but also took three wickets in the phase that began their dominance in the game.
Shadab Khan’s fight back
Babar Azam (44 off 43) was struggling from one end, as Shadab (40 off 25) started off in fine fashion and continued on to give Pakistan’s innings some much-needed impetus. Later, Shaheen’s (23 off 16) late blitz with the bat took them to 159/7.
Monank and Gous’s platform building
Pakistani bowlers struggled after getting the first wicket, and skipper Monank Patel (50 off 38) and Andries Gous (35 off 26) took a full toll on them. They notched up a partnership of 68 in 48 deliveries and gave the USA the required platform to finish the chase.
Aaron Jones’s spirited rescue act
When Jones came on to bat, the USA needed 49 runs in 36 deliveries. He overcame spectacular bowling from Mohammad Amir and ensured that the USA tied the game after needing 12 off the last 3 deliveries.
Pakistan’s chaotic super over
18 runs were scored in the super over batting first by the USA, where seven runs came off extras. Meanwhile, Saurabh Netravalkar became the hero with the ball for the USA again by allowing Pakistan to score only 13.