Babar Azam's Pakistan's shocking defeat against the USA in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener wasn't just a blow to the team, it left fans heartbroken. Social media became a platform for expressing their disappointment, with one Pakistani fangirl's rant going viral.
Pakistani fan heartbroken after upset loss
The young fan-girl, clearly distraught, unleashed her frustration online. She accused the team of repeatedly breaking her heart, highlighting their tendency to lose more often than win. Despite the unwavering support fans shower upon the team, she lamented the lack of results on the field. This passionate outburst resonated with many Pakistani fans who shared similar sentiments of disappointment and frustration.
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USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup opener
The co-hosts, the United States, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world by pulling off a remarkable upset against Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Electing to field first, the USA kept Pakistan in check, restricting them to a total of 159 runs for 7 wickets. However, Pakistan's bowlers couldn't replicate the feat, as a brilliant run-chase by the USA batsmen tied the scores at 159/7 after 20 overs. The drama unfolded on the very last ball of the innings, with Nitish Kumar smashing a boundary off Haris Rauf to force a Super Over.
The pressure cooker of a Super Over didn't go Pakistan's way. Mohammad Amir's bowling lacked direction, conceding crucial wides as the USA batsmen, Aaron Jones and Harmeet Singh, capitalized on the loose deliveries to score a competitive 18 runs for the loss of just one wicket.
This historic victory for the USA puts immense pressure on Pakistan. Their next challenge is a highly anticipated clash against arch-rivals India on June 9. A loss here, and their qualification for the Super 8s stage becomes an uphill battle. Pakistan will also face Canada and Ireland in their remaining group matches, where they can ill-afford any further slip-ups. Meanwhile, Pakistan's arch-rivals India got off to a flying start as they clinched an eight-wicket win over Ireland in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener on June 5.
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