Former India batter Yuvraj Singh has criticized Pakistan staff for its tactical shortcomings in a stunning defeat in opposition to T20 World Cup debutants USA. After setting a goal of 160, Pakistan could not defend it, resulting in a Tremendous Over the place they finally fell brief.
Pakistan struggled within the Tremendous Over, failing to chase down 19 runs and handing the USA a historic victory.
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“I do not perceive why dint @FakharZamanLive take strike to a lefty seamer – when it’s simpler for a left hander to hit by the angle that bowler is tryin to create,” Yuvraj posted on X.
Yuvraj, a 2007 World Cup champion, additionally praised the USA’s good selections underneath stress, significantly praising captain Monank Patel’s management. He emphasised that Pakistan’s upcoming match in opposition to India is now a must-win.
“Still, you have to show #TeamUSA @usacricket, especially captain Monank Patel, that they make good decisions under pressure. Now Pakistan definitely want to beat India, so they should really win and punish at the top!” Yuvraj added.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam additionally did not maintain again in his post-match feedback, expressing disappointment in his staff’s failure to capitalize throughout the powerplay and center overs.
“We didn’t pay attention for the first six plays of the game. Also winning always puts you in a good position, as a batsman it’s good to stand up and build a partnership.
We weren’t up to speed within the first 6 overs with the ball. Our spinners additionally didn’t take wickets within the center overs so this stuff value us,” Babar said after the loss.
Pakistan’s subsequent problem is in opposition to arch-rivals India in a high-stakes T20 World Cup Group A match on Sunday in New York.
