When the groups and schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024 was announced, with USA, Canada, Ireland, India, and Pakistan in the same group, one would have only expected the Asian giants to go through. But the equations have changed hugely after the PAK vs USA encounter in Dallas on Thursday, where the hosts won in the super over.
And it wasn’t any flash in the pan victory for the USA. They are a team of Indian, West Indian, South African, Kiwi, and Pakistani expats, who are no duds, and can beat any side on a given day. First, they got the better of Bangladesh this month 2-1, in a bilateral series. Then come the T20 World Cup they decimated Canada in their opening game, and now it was the turn of Pakistan.
After PAK vs USA, a Threat to India as Well
Yes, of course, the all is not well in the Pakistani camp, led by Babar Azam, but their loss is a clear signal to Team India, that they cannot be complacent against them. Majorly, the USA team has played with relatively easier opponents, but still they have good stats all over. For all purposes, they could be the emerging Afghanistan team from the west, who have players to deliver.
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USA Player’s Overall Stats
There may be some questions raised as to the quality of oppositions that the USA players have played against, but it is worth looking at their numbers. Opener Steven Taylor has played 26 T20Is so far, and has scored 754 runs at an average of 37. He has a ton and four fifties to his name. Then comes skipper Monank Patel, who in 27 T20Is has 507 runs, with three fifties. He averages 23.
Andires Gous, a player of South Africa descent, has played eight matches and scored 261 runs at an average of 32, including three fifties. Then there is Aaron Jones in the middle-order, who has played 28 matches, and scored 514 runs. He averages 30.
As far as the bowling is concerned, Saurabh Netravalkar is their best bet and has 29 wickets in as many matches. He has an economy of 6.63. Another pacer Ali Khan has played 10 matches and can bowl speeds over 140 kmph. He has 11 wickets in 10 outings. Harmeet Singh seems to be their main spinner who has 7 wickets in eight matches, but he can trouble the Indians with his tight lines in the middle overs. He has an economy of 6.72.
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