In the first six overs with the ball, according to Babar Azam, the hitters were not performing up to par.
Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, admitted the team’s inadequacies after Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup opening loss against the USA on Thursday at Dallas’ Grand Prairie Stadium.
The USA prevailed by five runs in a dramatic Super Over to conclude the match. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan bowled first in the Super Over, and the USA won 18-1. Pakistan was barely able to muster 13-1.
The 29-year-old captain shared his opinions at a post-match presentation, saying, “We didn’t capitalize in the first six overs. Taking consecutive wickets puts you on the defensive; as a hitter, you must take initiative and form partnerships.”
Babar said that while the squad made a comeback, the first six overs were difficult. Nevertheless, the rapid loss of wickets caused the momentum to be lost once more. “Shadab and I had a good partnership, but two wickets fell soon after. And we lost steam once more,” he said.
He said, “Our score was adequate for this pitch, but we need to enhance our bowling.” to highlight the need for development in the middle order and bowling.
The skipper also emphasized that the bowlers needed to improve for the next games because they did not bowl properly in the first six overs.
“These things cost us,” Babar azam said, addressing the spinners’ performance. “Our spinners did not take wickets in the middle overs.”
“All credit to the USA, they played better than us in all three departments,” he said, acknowledging the USA team’s superior performance in each area of the game.
The terms of the match were also a topic of discussion. Babar observed, “The pitch was two-paced and had a small amount of wetness in it. As an expert, you must evaluate the circumstances.”
He expressed optimism at the end of his speech, saying the club planned to mount a formidable comeback in upcoming games.
Earlier, Pakistan reached 159/7 thanks to a meek 2-18 from left-arm bowler Netravalkar, who was born in India.
Nitish Kumar’s four off a last-ball full toss from Haris Rauf brought the USA innings to a thrilling close. The tournament co-hosts, who had defeated Canada in their opening game, concluded on 159-3.
Entrusted with the Super Over, Pakistani veteran Mohammad Amir bowled multiple wides and panicked, causing reckless overthrows that helped the United States score eighteen runs.
on his Super Over, Netravalkar delivered a wide on the third ball, but on the following delivery, Kumar beautifully caught Iftikhar Ahmed deep and low.
Shadab Khan could not manage the six that would have triggered a second Super Over with seven required off the final ball.
Pakistan’s captain,Babar azam admitted the team’s inadequacies after Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup opening loss against the USA on Thursday at Dallas’ Grand Prairie Stadium.
The USA prevailed by five runs in a dramatic Super Over to conclude the match. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan bowled first in the Super Over, and the USA won 18-1. Pakistan was barely able to muster 13-1.
The 29-year-old captain shared his opinions at a post-match presentation, saying, “We didn’t capitalize in the first six overs. Taking consecutive wickets puts you on the defensive; as a hitter, you must take initiative and form partnerships.”
Babar azam said that while the squad made a comeback, the first six overs were difficult. Nevertheless, the rapid loss of wickets caused the momentum to be lost once more. “Shadab and I had a good partnership, but two wickets fell soon after. And we lost steam once more,” he said.Entrusted with the Super Over, Pakistani veteran Mohammad Amir bowled multiple wides and panicked, causing reckless overthrows that helped the United States score eighteen runs.
