“US successfully defend 19-run target in Super Over play against Pakistan“
In a nail-biting showdown, the US triumphed over Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over challenge, defending a 19-run target.
The hosts US leveled the score on the last ball of the final over so match went in super over and eventually Pakistan lost by five runs . .
US Led by skipper Monank Patel’s stellar 50-run performance, navigated a tense chase
At one stage US needed 21 runs from 12 balls .
On final delivery of 20th over when US needed 5 runs to win,Nitish Kumar’s crucial four tied the scores.
Despite a valiant effort from Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, the US bowlers struck early, dismissing key top-order batsmen.
Afridi’s late cameo helped Pakistan reach 159-7, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the US’s determined effort.