T20 World Cup 2024, USA Vs PAK Match Highlights: Monank, Netravalkar-Inspired USA Script History Against Pakistan In Epic Super Over

USA Vs PAK: Goodnight! 🌙

What an absolutely stunning night! Witnessing history being scripted is a surreal moment and today was one of those days! 

Well as they say all good must come to an end and with this in mind, we bid adieu to you... with the hope to see you much sooner. This is Rajgeeta logging off on OneCricket's behalf.  See you soon!

USA Vs PAK Player Of The Match:  MONANK PATEL

USA Vs PAK Live Score:  Win Celebration is all USA Need!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WIN! WIN! 🎢

USA Beat Pakistan in the super over. Historic Win!!!

In Texas, Monank Patel's USA scripted history...  It all kicked off when USA won the toss and decided to bowl first against the Men In Green. Nosthush Kenjige's 3/30, along with some killer bowling from Saurabh Netravalkar and Ali Khan, kept Pakistan in check, only allowing them to rack up 159/7 in their 20 overs.

Things got a bit shaky when USA lost Steven Taylor early on in the powerplay, only managing 12 runs. But skipper Monank Patel caught a lucky break when Iftikhar Ahmed at slip missed a chance. Monank went on to score a solid 50 off 38 balls before getting out as the 4th batter, with the team needing 49 runs off 35 balls.

7 required from the last ball. A six will mean that we will go in another Super Over. Netravalkar has to make sure that he keeps his front foot behind the crease. Here we gooo!!! Shadab on strike.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Four!! 🤩🤩

Lucky runs for Pakistan! Netravalkar bowls it full and outside off, Shadab premeditates as he shuffles across the stumps, gets a step into the off side and looks to sweep it but misses.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Shadab Khan is Here!

Will he play the role of a finisher here? Pak need 14 runs in 3 balls.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Wicket!!🚨🚨

Like seriously? Pakistan are really having tough time today. Iftikhar Ahmed departs as Milind Kumar pulls off a stunner.✨✨

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Four!!

What a start by Ahmed! He smashes Netravalkar for stunning boundary..

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Pak Boys Are Here!

In Pakistan's innings, Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed came to bat, while Saurabh Netravalkar got the duty with the ball.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Pak need to chase 19 runs! 

They've posted 18 on the board, setting Pakistan a target of 19. Let's see if the Men In Green can claim their first win!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Can't afford extras!!

2 wides in super over!! Really Amir? and this is expensive over by him

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Match is on!

Jones starts the super over with a four off Amir!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Jones and Harmeet! 🥳

Will they pull off a win tonight? Mohammad Amir will bowl the super over.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SUPER OVER!!

Last ball, 5 needed, Jones off strike. Nitish Kumar up. Can he deliver? Boundary crucial for USA survival! YESSSSS!! A FOUR and WE ARE IN FOR A SUPER OVER!! 

Match Tied!!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SIX!!

SIX RUNS off Haris Rauf !!! Aaron Jones does the unthinkable!! Smashed over cow corner!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Good fielding!

Nice hustle from Iftikhar Ahmed at long-on! Replays confirm it: brilliant fielding. Three runs added to the total.

 USA need 15 in 6 balls

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Babar looks Desperate!

Both reviews gone as Amir appeals for LBW, but umpire unmoved.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Run-Out?🚨🚨

Ahhh!! this match is getting thrilling after every bowl. 

Shaheen with a good effort running from his follow-through. Picks the ball and removes the bails. The Pakistani team erupts in an appeal for a run-out at the striker's end, but wait for it... Replays show Nitish was lightning quick, dragging his bat just in time! NOT OUT! 🙌 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: FOUR!!

Jones backs in the leg side, gets on the front foot and smashes this inside out. Hits off the middle of the bat and clears the infield over extra cover. Big gap in the deep.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Game of nerves!  😮‍💨😮‍💨

It eases the pressure on the USA, if there is any. USA need 34 in 24 balls. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Aaron Jones Is HERE

SIX RUNS!! Aaron Jones steps up to the plate and delivers big time!

Jones down on a knee gets this in his arc and plays the slog sweep to clear 77 metres over deep midwicket fence.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Aaron-Nitish at the crease!

Concedes only 4 runs and also gets the wicket of Monank Patel. USA need 45 in 30 balls. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!🚨🚨

Monank Patel departs after a fine knock! Brilliant catch from Rizwan! Huge wicket for Pakistan.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Naseem Shah, you beauty!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Wicket!🚨🚨

Haris Rauf with a big big breakthrough! He comes charging in over the stumps, unleashing a peach of a delivery. It's a good length ball, pitching just outside the off stump and tailing back in sharply. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Fifty For Monank!

Whoa, Monank Patel is putting on a show! He smashes Shaheen Afridi straight back over his head for a six, reaching his fifty off just 34 balls! What a knock! 

Also, 100 comes up for USA.

Babar, Rizwan and Shadab are having a long chat. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi is brought back into the attack. The umpires are not happy with the condition of the ball and they are changing it.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: 2 Fours in an over!

Monank Patel is not stopping is attack anytime soon!! He smashes Ahmed for back-to-back boundaries.

 USA require 66 runs from 48 balls.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Iftikhar Ahmed introduced!

Iftikhar Ahmed comes into the attack for the first time today. While USA require 76 runs from 54 balls.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Gous continues the assault!

FOUR RUNS!! Gous just whacked Naseem Shah for another boundary! He's on the attack, stepping forward and smashing it with a fierce pull shot, sending the ball racing in front of square towards the midwicket boundary. 

Gap? What gap? He found acres of space there! 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SIXX!!! 😍

That's 80 m SIX! In the arc and out of the park. Shadab tosses this up above the eye line of Gous and right in the slot on off, Gous stands still, gets underneath this one and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Shadab Khan is introduced!

First sign of spin in the 2nd innings, Shadab Khan is introduced in the attack.USA need 104 runs to win in 72 deliveries.

Five runs in 8th over

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Andries Gous announces his arrival! 😋😋

Haris Rauf joined the bowling attack and with that Andries smashed a Four!

Gous leans into it and drives it beautifully in front of square past covers. The sweeper now runs to his right and dives to get a hand to it but fails to stop it from reaching the fence.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: End of powerplay!

USA are chasing 160 and they've put up 44 runs so far, though they've lost Steven Taylor. Monank Patel is stepping up with 19 off 15 balls, especially after getting a reprieve in the slips. They need 116 more runs from 84 balls.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!! 🚨🚨

I just said it and PAK scalped first wicket! Naseem Shah gets the first breakthrough for Pakistan. Steven Taylor with a regulation caught and bowled, has to depart.

Steven departs after scoring 12 runs.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Will USA get another win today?

The partnership looks solid so far and USA has kicked off the match nicely. Pakistan's powerful pace attack is feeling the pressure, still waiting to claim their first wicket.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Shaheen's master shot!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: It's Shaheen's turn!

Monank hammers back-to-back fours against Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Skipper goes for FOUR!

Monank Patel smashes Amir for a Stunning Boundary.

He throws his hands at it and drives it off the toe end of the bat past Shadab at backward point for a boundary.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Milestone Alert! 

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam became the highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: FOUR!!!  4️⃣

Steven Taylor starts strong! First four of the innings that too against Shaheen Afridi!

Taylor took a stride forward and drove it crisply through the vacant covers region for a boundary.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: The second inning begins!

Shaheen Afridi to bowl the first over. The USA openers Steven Taylor and Monank Patel are walking out in the middle. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: USA need 160 runs to win!

That’s the end of the first innings. Pakistan have posted 159 on the board for the loss of seven wickets at the end of 20 overs. A very good bowling display from the United States of America comes to an end. They kept the Pakistan's batters under pressure throughout the innings and will be happy with their effort. 

In the end of the innings, Shaheen Afridi's blistering cameo (23* off 15) and Babar Azam's 44 off 43 balls highlighted the day for PAK with the bat as the batters failed against the USA bowling but lower order brought back the Men in Green into the game.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Shaheen plays an ufff shot

Ali Khan has bowled a brilliant last over so far. But, Shaheen comes with a massive blow! Ali misses the yorker and ends up bowling in Shaheen's arc on the off stump. Shaheen clears the front leg and smashes it straight over the bowler's head! A maximum towards the sightscreen clearing the long off boundary.

Saurabh Netravalkar ends with figures of 2/18 in his four overs. Brilliant spell from the Indian-born bowler against Pakistan.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Shaheen tonks a long ball

SIX RUNS!! Misses the yorker on the knuckle ball. Ends up bowling a full toss outside the off stump. Afridi bends his backfoot and slogs it away into the leg side. Hammers it off the middle of the bat to clear the midwicket fence for a mighty shot!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Iffi's gone now!!

Saurabh Netravalkar's impressive day with the ball continues. Picks up his second scalp of the match, Iftikhar has to walk back. Haris Rauf walks out to bat at number 9.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Ali Khan gets taken down by Afridi

FOUR RUNS! Shaheen gets a knee height full toss, the southpaw clears the front leg early and pulls it across the line. Hammers it in front of square. One bounce and four in the midwicket region.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Ifi-Manai is here!

FOUR RUNS! Chops it in the gap! Iftikhar widens his stance and cuts it off the backfoot. Beats backward point again finding the gap to the right of short third man.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Babar Azam Falls!

HUGE APPEAL FOR LBW AND JASDEEP SINGH HAS GOT THE PRIZED WICKET! Or has he? Replays will confirm as Babar takes DRS. 3 REDS ON BALL TRACKING! Jasdeep Singh redeems himself with the biggest wicket of the match!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: MAXIMUM!!!

Babar Azam hits a big big one!!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Babar and Iftikhar For The Win?

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!!! Azam Khan Gone!!

Azam Khan registers a golden duck. Kenjige finds himself on a hat-trick. Azam's poor run continues, although it was pitching outside off the umpires call resulted in his wicket. Pakistan at 98

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!! Shadab Khan Falls!

Big wicket!!! Shadab falls. A lapse in concentration maybe for Shadab because of that injury break and he falls on the very next ball. He walks back for 40 runs off 25 balls. Good innings but an early loss is it?

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Batter Injured!

Shadab is struggling a bit here and he calls for the physio. He must be struggling with the heat there.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Today's game is all about one man: Shadab Khan!

He came in at a moment where Pakistan was reeling at just 26 runs and now they are just 5 runs away from 100-run mark. HUGE HUGE HUGE credit goes to Shadab!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Is that a bird? No its Babar Azam's Maximum!

A towering smash down the ground and with that a 50 partnership comes up between Babar and Shadab! 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Skipper joins the party! First boundary for Babar Azam!

This over released some pressure from the Pakistani side. With 20 runs scored off the 10th, it has become the biggest over of the innings. Can Shadab-Babar pull off a strong partnership?

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SIX AND A SIX!!!

There she goes! Shadab you beauty! Back to back sixes for the batter! He hammers Jasdeep Singh

The maximum breaks the shackles and brings up the 50 for Pakistan.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: ICYMI! Fakhar's Maximum! 💪🏻

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Can Shadab and Babar Stage A Good partnership?

We have seen this happening a lot of times that a good partnership can potentially help them win... but can we bank on Shadab and Babar today? They need to smash some biggies now! 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: All eyes on Babar now 👀

While Babar might be at 3 runs from 12 balls, Pakistan knows how important his wicket is! He is the only one holding the fort down!

Pakistan at 29/3 after 5.5 overs.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!!! Fakhar Zaman down!

OH NO NO NO! Fakhar Zaman what have you done! A needless stroke from Fakhar and he departs. Absolutely disturbing scenes in Dallas, heartbreak for all fans. Pakistan is reeling at 26 with three wickets gone.

Shadab Khan comes in next!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: ICYMI!!! That's how USA got their first breakthrough! Rizwan Sent Back!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SIXX!!!

How about that for a start? Fakhar Zaman has arrived. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!!!! Usman Khan falls!

Usman throws his wicket away! Hits it straight to the man at long off! USA comes out on top again! 

He swung hard at it and ended up slicing it in the long off region. Nitish settled under  high ball and took a good catch with a reverse cup.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: A very good over by Netravalkar

He has undeniably jolted Pakistan after that over. A good over with 4 runs and one wicket. Big breakthrough for USA!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: WICKET!!!! Pakistan lose Rizwan! 

Netravalkar strikes with the big wicket! Early breakthrough for USA! Mohammad Rizwan departs cheaply. Steven Taylor with a great catch diving to his right in the slip cordon. Not how Pakistan would have hoped to start their innings.

Pakistan is at 9/1.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: SIXXX!!!!

Rizwan is not wasting any minute now! First six of the innings from his bat! Way to start the first over!

USA Vs PAK Live Score:  The match is on!

The players and umpires are on their way to the middle. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan the opening batters for Pakistan. Nosthush Kenjige takes the new ball for USA. His first ball in the T20 World Cup.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: The match is about to begin soon!

It's time for the national anthems. The match officials and the players stride out to the middle and line up. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Team News

USA have made one change from their opening fixture against Canada. Nosthush Kenjige, the left arm spinner is in replacing Shadley van Schalkwyk.

Pakistan have opted for 4 seamers in Shaheen, Amir, Naseem and Rauf with Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed the only spin bowling options in the side. 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Playing XIs

Pakistan Playing XI: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir

United States Playing XI: Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (c and wk), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish R Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan

USA Vs PAK Live Score: USA Wins The Toss And Opts To Bowl First

Monank Patel:"We will bowl first. We've been playing on the same surface. Chasing here is very easy once we know the total. It was a great game. We chased the total and entertained the crowd. We want to continue the same momentum."

USA Vs PAK Live Score: The toss is about to begin soon!

USA Vs PAK Live Score: T20I stats at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

Total matches played: 2

Team won batting first: 0

Team won batting second: 2

Highest team total: 197/3 by USA vs Canada, 2024

Lowest team total: 106 by Nepal vs Netherlands, 2024

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Who will open for Pakistan?

I have a very strong feeling that Pakistan will go forward with the Babar Azam and Mohd. Rizwan duo to open. They have numerous experience as openers with good stats too, hence it is highly that the pair will open.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Here's what Steve Smith had to say about Babar Azam 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan

Batters: Babar Azam, Aaron Jones, Fakhar Zaman

All-rounders: Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor, Shadab Khan

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Ali Khan

Captain: Babar Azam

Vice-captain: Corey Anderson

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Probable XIs

Pakistan (Probable XI): Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir/Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

United States of America (Probable XI): Steven Taylor, Monank Patel (c & wk), Andries Gous, Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Straight from Dallas 

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Weather Update!

As per the weather predictions, it is expected to be a bright and sunny morning with no cloud cover at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. The sky is expected to be clear with a temperature of 35° C, making the conditions be pleasant for some quality cricket.  

The match will start at 10.30 AM local time, while it is going to be hot and humid all through the morning, a happy news for all the fans is that there are absolutely zero chances of precipitation.

Moreover, looking at the weather and the previous outings at this venue, it is expected that seamers will get help with the new-ball, however as the game proceeds it is highly possible that batters will bloom.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Grand Prairie Stadium Dallas Pitch Report

The Grand Prairie stadium has shown it's true character to be a batter-friendly pitch. We saw USA chase down a mammoth total of 194 during their tournament opener vs Canada with more than half wickets still intact. Thereby, making a very high-scoring wicket especially during the 'chase phase' of the game.

It is expected that the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first against the opposition. Talking about bowling, it is highly possible that pacers could get some benefit with the new-ball.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Team Previews

United States of America:

USA were brilliant with the bat in their first game and nailed down a big target of 195 in just 18th over despite losing early wickets. Aaron Jones and Andries Gous were the star of the show with 94 and 65 respectively and with the experience of Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor and Monank Patel in their batting order, USA look a formidable batting line-up. 

Their bowlers were expensive in the last game, but Harmeet Singh showed his class amidst the carnage and gave away just 27 runs in four overs with a wicket to his name. The likes of Ali Khan and Saurabh Netravalkar need to be better with the new ball though, and one big positive for USA is that they have plenty of all-round options which provide them depth in both batting and bowling department. Also, with conditions expected to be same as they were in the first game.

USA Vs PAK Live Score: Team Previews

Pakistan:

Pakistan, on the other hand, would be playing their first game of the tournament and after a disappointing series against England, they would be looking to stamp their authority in the first game. Also, the big news is that Imad Wasim is injured and it is a big blow for Pakistan as he can be handy both with the bat and ball.

Also, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are likely to open again with Saim Ayub missing out and Usman Khan batting at 3. The likes of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan are all spin-allrounders while Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi form a formidable pace trio.

So, with plenty of options at their disposal and experience in the squad, expect Pakistan to come up with a strong performance.

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's Live Blog for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024!  

This is your Muskaan Bhatt and I will take you through enthralling clash between USA and Pakistan along with Rajgeeta. So buckle up because you wouldn't want to miss this one! 😉