USA pacer Ali Khan attributed their historic T20 World Cup 2024 win against Pakistan to Pakistan’s underestimation and lack of intent. The USA managed to match Pakistan’s target of 160 runs in Dallas, pushing the thrilling match into a Super Over. The USA scored 18-1 in the Super Over, while Pakistan managed only 13-1, resulting in a five-run victory for the USA.
Reflecting on the victory, Ali Khan emphasized the importance of belief and preparation, criticizing Pakistan for their cautious approach, especially during the power play. “Our belief was bigger than theirs. I think Pakistan took us lightly. It was their first game, and they hadn’t played on that ground before, while we’ve played there often,” Khan stated on a YouTube channel.
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Khan highlighted that the USA’s familiarity with the conditions played a significant role in their performance. “We were used to the conditions. When they started batting, we didn’t see intent from them, and they batted very slowly in the power play. Yes, Rizwan got out early, but we didn’t see much intent after that. Fakhar Zaman hit a six and showed some intent, but luckily, I got him out. Pakistan didn’t play attacking cricket and went into their shell,” he added.
Pakistan’s back-to-back losses diminished their chances of reaching the Super 8, leaving them reliant on the USA losing to Ireland. However, the USA-Ireland match was rained out, with both teams awarded a point, ending Pakistan’s World Cup campaign.
