USA vs PAK Match 11 Results

8:10 PM IST Right then, that's all from us down here in Dallas, where the USA edged out Pakistan in a humdinger to make it two wins out of two. As a result of this defeat, Pakistan's next game against arch-rivals, India becomes extremtely crucial. Meanwhile, over in Barbados at the Kensington Oval, Namibia and Scotland are currently battling it out in a Group B clash. You can simply switch tabs and enjoy our coverage of that game. See you there. Cheers!

8:08 PM IST The captain of the USA, Monank Patel says that winning the toss and the way they bowled in the first six overs was brilliant. Adds that they knew Shadab Khan and Babar Azam will give them chances. Feels that the way he and Gous batted was really good. Shares that you don’t get a chance every year to play in the World Cup and you have to be at your best while competing against top nations.

8:07 PM IST Babar Azam says that they didn't capitalise in the first six overs. Adds that they didn't get the momentum as they lost back-to-back wickets. Says you have to step up as a batter and build partnerships. Says that they were not up to the mark with the ball in the first six overs. Adds that the spinners also did not picked up wickets in the middle phase. Ends up by saying that they will come back strongly in the next game. Also credits the USA for playing well in all the departments.

8:02 PM IST Time to hear from the captains...

8:02 PM IST Monank Patel, the skipper of USA is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH is up for a flash interview. He says it is a big achievement to beat Pakistan in the super over while facing them for the first time. Adds it was a complete team effort from the boys. Says they utilised the conditions pretty well and appreciates the bowlers to keep Pakistan under 160. Says that the plan was to get a good partnership and him and Gous put a good stand together. Says that Andries Gous took off the pressure from him and they built a solid partnership. Tells that as a batter and as a player you want to show up in the big games and ends up by saying that he is happy that his knock came in a winning cause

8:02 PM IST Earlier in the game, after being sent into bat, Pakistan found themselves struggling at 26-3 within the first five overs. The USA bowlers maintained a tight grip on the game, making it difficult for Babar Azam and Shadab Khan to rotate the strike. Shadab Khan breathed some life into the Pakistan innings, while Babar chipped in with a couple of boundaries. Just as the partnership was starting to look promising, Pakistan lost Shadab Khan and Azam Khan off successive deliveries. This double blow was followed by the departures of Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, leaving Shaheen Afridi with the task of providing a finishing kick. Shaheen stepped up with a crucial 16-ball 23, helping Pakistan reach 159. For the USA, Nosthush Kenjige was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 30 runs in his 4 overs. Saurabh Netravalkar was the most economical bowler, contributing with 2 wickets.