Pakistan captain responds to unexpected defeat against USA in T20 World Cup 2024: ‘We should have been able to defend our score’

In a stunning turn of events, Pakistan faced a shocking defeat at the hands of hosts USA at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas. The Men in Green suffered a humiliating 5-run loss in their opening match, leaving fans and experts alike in disbelief.

After the match, Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, particularly calling out the bowlers for not maintaining their lines and lengths. Azam believed that the total of 159 should have been defended, given the team’s bowling prowess.

Despite a shaky start with the early dismissals of key players, Pakistan managed to post a respectable total thanks to a partnership between Shadab Khan and skipper Babar Azam. However, the USA batsmen, led by skipper Monank Patel, chased down the target and forced the match into a super over.

In the super over, USA’s Aaron Jones outperformed Mohammed Amir, scoring 18 runs off six balls. In response, Pakistan could only muster 13 runs, ultimately falling short by 5 runs and handing the victory to the hosts.

The defeat serves as a wake-up call for the Pakistani team, highlighting the need for improved performance and better execution in future matches. As the cricket world watches closely, all eyes will be on Pakistan as they look to bounce back from this unexpected setback in the remainder of the tournament.