In a dramatic turn of events, the USA pulled off a stunning upset against Pakistan in their Group A clash at the T20 World Cup 2024. Both with the bat and ball, the USA delivered a spectacular performance, matching Pakistan’s 159-run total and then clinching victory in the Super Over. This surprising outcome left Pakistan fans deeply dissatisfied, leading to a wave of criticism on social media.
Pakistan’s struggles began with their captain, Babar Azam, who was primarily held accountable for their poor start in the powerplay. Babar batted with a strike rate of only 26 in the first six overs, and even as his innings progressed, he barely managed to maintain a strike rate just over 100 by the time he was dismissed.
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The team’s woes were compounded by lackluster performances from Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed. Despite playing against a USA team making their World Cup debut, Pakistan could only muster a total of 159 runs.
On the bowling front, Pakistan managed to claim just three wickets during the USA’s chase. The match reached a thrilling climax when USA’s Aaron Jones and Nitish Kumar scored 11 runs off the final three balls, forcing the game into a Super Over. In the Super Over, Pakistan’s performance deteriorated further.
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They faltered both with the bat and the ball, ultimately losing the match by five runs. Fans took to social media to express their frustration, describing Pakistan’s performance as embarrassing and criticizing the players for their underwhelming display.
Peak Pakistan Cricket…!!!
Iftikhar was looking at Rizwan and Rizwan was looking at Iftikhar and ball left in between for a four. pic.twitter.com/RB4mOiv1kQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 6, 2024
ICC picks the biggest upsets in T20I World Cup history:
1) USA beat Pakistan in 2024
2) Ireland beat England in 2022
3) Namibia beat Sri Lanka in 2022
4) Afghanistan beat West Indies in 2016
5) Netherlands beat England in 2009 pic.twitter.com/lqLyEDrhG7— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 7, 2024
WHAT. A. FINISH!!!! 🤩🤩#TeamUSA wins their second match of the @ICC @T20WorldCup against Pakistan by 5 runs! 🔥#T20WorldCup | #USAvPK | #WeAreUSACricket 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hYuDW0zvTj
— USA Cricket (@usacricket) June 6, 2024
Now everyone is slowly realising how useless this Iftikhar Ahmed is. I’ve been telling you for 10 years. One of the laziest fielders in the world. #PAKvUSA #PakistanCricket
— Haroon (@hazharoon) June 6, 2024
Pakistan chief selector Wahab Riaz picking Moin Khan’s son Azam Khan over and over again is pure nepotism, politics and corruption. Wahab Riaz is a politician after all. @WahabViki @TheRealPCBMedia @TheRealPCBMedia #Cricket
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 6, 2024
“In Babar’s defence Pakistan lost 3 wickets in powerplay” ~commentator pic.twitter.com/jH9yIBmQRV
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 6, 2024
Pakistan is making every effort to repay America’s debt
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) June 6, 2024
After they were beaten by USA, PAKISTAN TEAM now getting roasted.
Enjoy 😂😂😂😂 #PAKvUSA #USAvPAK pic.twitter.com/8gs18WAcZG
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 6, 2024
Pakistan has 2 Azams
One eats Burger, the other eats ball 💀 pic.twitter.com/o4UHM5Wtj3
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 6, 2024
WITHOUT A DOUBT, this is the biggest moment in USA Cricket that I’ve ever experienced.
TEAM USA TAKES DOWN PAKISTAN!!!
Immensely proud of the boys, @usacricket!!! pic.twitter.com/3yBZNLSYKC
— Brian Walters | BWA Valuations (@BWA_Consultants) June 7, 2024
#PakvsUSA
USA best Pakistan in superover ! 🤣🔥
Munank Patel 🇺🇲 Best Babar Azam 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/qyLlvL2bEn— theboysthing_ (@Theboysthing) June 6, 2024
This unexpected defeat against the USA has complicated Pakistan’s journey in Group A. Initially expected to secure victories against the USA, Canada, and Ireland, Pakistan now faces a more challenging path to the Super 8 stage. With only two teams advancing, the USA, buoyed by their victory, now appear to be strong contenders to move forward alongside India. Pakistan, on the other hand, must regroup and significantly improve their performance to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
