United States of America registered a historic win over Pakistan

A super over was needed to decide the winner after both teams scored 159 runs in regulation play. The hosts triumphed, scoring 18 runs in the tie-breaker and restricting Pakistan to 12. Pakistan, batting first, were limited to 159 for 7 wickets due to a brilliant opening spell by the hosts, who took three wickets in the first six overs. Nosthush Kenjige starred with three wickets, supported by Saurabh Netravalkar’s two scalps. Netravalkar struck early, dismissing Mohammad Rizwan, while Kenjige removed Usman Khan. Ali Khan took out Fakhar Zaman, putting Pakistan in trouble at 26/4.

Skipper Babar Azam and Shadab Khan steadied the innings with a 72-run partnership. Azam scored 44 runs, and Shadab added 40 before falling to Kenjige, who also trapped Azam Khan for a golden duck. Babar Azam was dismissed by Jasdeep Singh, and Ifthikar Ahmed fell shortly after for 18. Shaheen Afridi’s 23-run flurry off 16 balls ensured Pakistan reached a defendable total of 159.