Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir conceded 18 runs, including three wides, during the Super Over against the USA in the T20 World Cup match. Despite this, Amir was Pakistan’s standout bowler. After conceding 16 runs with the new ball in the powerplay, he made a strong comeback in the death overs, giving away just 10 more runs in his final two overs. His efforts helped Pakistan recover towards the end of the match before the co-hosts pushed the game into a Super Over at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday.
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Babar Azam’s Logical Choice: Amir Struggles in Super Over Against USA
Captain Babar Azam logically chose Mohammad Amir for the Super Over against the USA. However, the veteran left-arm pacer struggled against the left-handed Harmeet, bowling three wides. Additionally, Pakistan’s sloppy fielding contributed to seven extra runs, resulting in an 18-run over that the 2009 champions couldn’t chase down.
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Jadeja Defends Amir’s Super Over Performance, Cites Ashwin’s Return
Amir faced criticism from experts after Pakistan’s unexpected loss in the Group A match. However, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja defended him, highlighting that Amir had only returned to the national team last month after a four-year retirement and was given a significant responsibility.
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