A Historic Victory for USA Cricket: Cricket, a sport that has traditionally been dominated by a handful of nations, is witnessing a new contender on the global stage – the United States of America. The USA’s recent victory over former champions Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup has not only shocked the cricketing world but also marked the beginning of a new era in American cricket.
The Rise of USA Cricket
The USA, co-hosts of this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, have started their campaign on a high note, registering back-to-back victories. Their latest win came against Pakistan, a team that was expected to easily win the match and prove their readiness for the upcoming match against India.
However, the USA team, playing in the Cricket World Cup for the first time, had other plans.
The Historic Match
The match, held in Dallas, saw the USA win the toss and invite Pakistan to bat first. The USA bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Nostush Kenjige (3/30) and left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar (2/18), restricted Pakistan to a score of 159 for 7 in 20 overs.
Despite a good start by Pakistan’s Captain Babar Azam (44 off 43 balls), Shadab Khan (40 off 25 balls), and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23 not out off 16 balls), the rest of the batsmen failed to cross the 20-run mark.
In response, the USA managed to score 159 for 3 in 20 overs, thanks to impressive knocks from Captain Monak Patel (50 off 38 balls), Aaron Jones (36 not out off 26 balls), and Andris Gauss (35 off 26 balls).
However, the run rate dropped in the last few overs, and the USA needed 15 runs in the last over to win. Jones hit a six on the fourth ball and Nitish Kumar hit a four on the last ball to equalize the score, leading to a ‘Super Over’.
The Super Over: A Historic Victory for USA Cricket
In the ‘Super Over’, Mohammad Amir’s sloppy hitting and fielding allowed the USA to score 18 runs, eight of which were extras. Netravalkar then stepped up his game under pressure, allowing Pakistan only 13 runs while dismissing Iftikhar Ahmed, thus securing a historic victory for the USA.
The Man of the Match: Saurabh Netravalkar
Saurabh Netravalkar, the left-arm fast bowler who played a decisive role in the USA’s victory, is a former Ranji player from Mumbai. He represented India in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup alongside Jaydev Unadkat and Sandeep Sharma.
After moving to the USA in 2015 to pursue his Masters in Computer Science, he started playing cricket again as the sport began to gain popularity in America.
Controversy: Ball Tampering Accusation
The match was not without controversy. American bowler Rusty Theron accused Pakistan’s Harris Rauf of tampering with the ball, alleging that Rauf had used his nails to make the ball ‘reverse swing’ after just two overs. Theron also criticized the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) for ignoring the incident.
Conclusion: A Historic Victory for USA Cricket
The USA’s victory over Pakistan marks a significant milestone in the spread of cricket in America. This historic win is likely to inspire many young Americans to take up the sport and could potentially change the landscape of international cricket. For more updates on cricket, visit wordpress-747484-3394876.cloudwaysapps.com.
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