On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the United States’ Saurabh Nethralvakar led his team to an incredible victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The win was a stunning upset, as Pakistan is considered a powerhouse in cricket.
The T20 World Cup features the top 20 qualifying cricket teams in the world, and Group A currently has Team USA at the top after their victory against Pakistan. India, Canada, and Ireland are also part of the group. The match between the U.S. and Pakistan was decided in a tense super over, a tiebreaking method used in cricket that is similar to a penalty shootout.
Although they needed just 19 runs to win in the super over, Pakistan fell short with only 13 runs, resulting in a historic win for Team USA. The 2024 T20 tournament is being jointly hosted by the U.S. and the West Indies, with this match taking place in Dallas, Texas.
Despite being less popular than other sports like football or basketball in the U.S., cricket has gained traction among fans here thanks to players like Nethralvakar and others who have shown their talent on international stages. Their next challenge will be against India on June 12th during another group stage match of this exciting tournament that promises to be filled with drama and excitement until its final stages.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unforgettable tournament!
