NEW DELHI:
Social media
is buzzing with reactions following
Pakistan
's shocking defeat to the
United States
in the
T20 World Cup
.
Former players and cricket pundits expressed disbelief and disappointment as Pakistan, the 2022 runners-up and 2009 champions, failed to chase down 19 runs in the
Super Over
.
The United States, who secured one of the biggest upsets in Twenty20 World Cup history in Dallas on Thursday, marked their second win of the tournament.
Pakistan overcame a shaky start to post a total of 159-7. However, the USA chased aggressively, scoring 14 runs in the final over to match Pakistan's total at 159-3, sending the match into a Super Over.
The stunning upset by the non-Test playing USA team, led by
Saurabh Netravalkar
's brilliant bowling, has sparked a wave of criticism.
Many are calling for introspection and changes in the Pakistani team's strategy ahead of their crucial match against India, highlighting this defeat as a landmark moment in international cricket.
Former Indian cricketer
Wasim Jaffer
wrote on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, "I thought it was Pakistan v USA but it ended up being Panicstan v USA."
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