US upsets Pakistan in T20 World Cup with super over win

The United States made a historic victory at the T20 World Cup by defeating cricket powerhouse Pakistan in the super over on Thursday.

Despite having dominated Canada in their first Group A match, beating the 2022 runner-up Pakistan was a significant achievement given the country’s limited understanding of the sport.

Meanwhile, Scotland claimed the top spot in Group B with a five-wicket win over Namibia at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Namibia scored 155-9, and Scotland chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

Aaron Jones, who played a crucial role in the previous game, once again shined for the U.S. in the super over, helping them tie the score with a vital knock of 36 not out off 26 balls.

Pakistan faltered in the super over as Mohammad Amir conceded 18 runs to the U.S. team, allowing them to secure a historic win against the former champions.

Scotland wins

Captain Richie Berrington led Scotland to their first victory over Namibia in T20 internationals with an unbeaten 47 from 35 balls. This win put Scotland at the top of Group B with three points.

Scotland’s win was highlighted by a strong partnership between Berrington and Michael Leask, who guided their team to victory over Namibia. Leask was named the player of the match for his all-around performance.

Captain Gerhard Erasmus stood out for Namibia with a half-century, but it was not enough to secure a win as Scotland chased down the target successfully.

Overall, it was a thrilling day of T20 cricket with unexpected results and exciting performances from both the U.S. and Scotland.

It was a memorable day for both teams, and the fans were treated to an exciting display of cricket at the T20 World Cup.