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The USA secured a thrilling super-over victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, with Aaron Jones playing a crucial role. The win, which followed their earlier triumph over Canada, is seen as a significant boost for cricket in the USA. Captain Monank Patel expressed hope that the victory would help grow the sport's popularity in the country. Both teams will face India in their next matches.
The United States handed a shocking defeat to Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2024 match, winning in a Super Over after both teams were tied at 159 runs. Babar Azam scored 44 for Pakistan, while Nitish Kumar's crucial four off the final ball took the game to a Super Over, where the USA set a target of 19 runs and restricted Pakistan to 13.
During the third T20I between India and Afghanistan, confusion arose over whether Rohit Sharma retired out or retired hurt in the first Super Over, as he later batted in the second Super Over. India's coach Rahul Dravid likened Rohit's tactical retirement to R Ashwin's move in an IPL game, while Afghanistan's coach Jonathan Trott highlighted a lack of communication regarding the rules and guidelines for Super Overs. Despite the controversy, India ultimately won the match after two Super Overs.