Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign got off to a disastrous start as they slumped to a shocking defeat against co-hosts USA. This unexpected loss, especially considering Pakistan’s runner-up finish in the 2022 edition, has left fans heartbroken and sparked criticism from cricketing legends.
Chasing a modest target of 160 runs, Pakistan failed to capitalize and ended up tied with USA, forcing a nerve-wracking Super Over. However, a string of fielding errors in the Super Over allowed USA to post a total of 18 runs. Pakistan, in response, could only manage 13 runs, handing a historic victory to the American side.
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This humiliating defeat has left Pakistani fans devastated. One particularly passionate fan expressed their deep disappointment on a news channel: “How do you expect us to show a big heart? We have just one heart. How many times will they break it? They’ve crushed it so many times that it’s over now. It’s shattered. They win less and lose more. We are always present to support you, but when will you show us good performances? I honestly feel that they are here to roam around the country. They have no care towards us… our feelings, our emotions. Nothing. I don’t know. I am tired of this Pakistan team.”
Pakistan fans outside New York stadium #PakvsUSA pic.twitter.com/aJ8Y2diz4g
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) June 6, 2024
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram echoed the fans’ sentiments, slamming the team’s performance and expressing concern about their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
“Pathetic performance,” he stated bluntly to Star Sports. Wasim Akram also highlighted the contrasting emotions between the two teams: “While playing against USA, I was confident, every Pakistani supporter was confident that they will win after the way they played in the first innings. In the second innings, they (USA) came out to chase and I mean getting 19 runs in the Super Over is like getting 36 runs in a Super Over.”
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Looking ahead, Akram believes Pakistan faces an uphill battle. “So, well done USA, and Pakistan will struggle from here onwards to qualify for the Super Eights because they have to play India (on June 9) and two more good teams (Ireland and Canada),” he concluded.
