Ghosts of a super over defeat return to haunt Pakistan as they face USA in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. It’s only their second T20I ever, following USA’s shocking triumph in their debut duel last year.
On June 6, 2024, Pakistan set 159/7. USA equaled it at 159/3, then won the super over, delivering Pakistan a ‘shameful’ World Cup exit. That loss fueled debates on their big-match temperament.
Grouped with India, Namibia, and Netherlands, Pakistan started strong, edging Netherlands by three wickets in a last-over thriller. USA faltered against India, all out for 132 chasing 162, but their attack kept it close.
Pakistan rides a wave of four wins in five T20s, capped by thrashing Australia 3-0 at home. USA matches pace with three victories in five, eager to replicate past glory against a faltering giant.
Key battles loom: Pakistan’s middle order versus USA’s disciplined bowlers. The hosts’ confidence from prior upsets adds intrigue. No longer minnows, USA aims to stun again.
This encounter could swing Group A dynamics. For Pakistan, it’s redemption time; for USA, a statement of arrival. In T20’s unpredictable realm, expect the unexpected.