Thus, Pakistan’s T20 World Cup event ended abruptly, as the team did not get into the Super 8 stage. This disappointment came after a group A match between the United States of America and Ireland, where the latter got a point from a game affected heavily by rain, enabling the USA to feature in their first World Cup eligibility to the next round.
It was a disappointment that Pakistan could not proceed further. Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar conveyed his sentiments through his Twitter message, ”Pakistan’s World Cup journey is over.
Pakistan required Ireland to win their tie against the USA in the last and final round, but the match ended in a draw that made up five points for the Americans compared to four points for Pakistan. This development brought the silver lining in the end of the team’s ambition to move on to the ensuing Super Eight stage.
However, the USA campaign has been a story of consistency and determination in its bid to record a breakthrough. The team consisted of eight Indian-origin players, and the team’s start in the World Cup could be seen when it defeated Canada handily and killed the Pakistani rumor by beating the mighty Pakistan team in one of the World Cup’s biggest ever upsets.
As the Pakistan Vs. The Namibia match leads Pakistan out of T20 World Cup. Cricket lovers from around the globe have been enthralled by the USA’s spirited performance and stimulated by the hope of this team to unlock the potential of adding new frontiers to the game.
