The USA And Pakistan faced each other in a gripping ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday. The match went to the Super Over, where the hosts USA achieved a stunning victory and inflicted a surprise defeat on Pakistan. In addition to the exciting match, there was an incident with Azam Khan attracted a lot of attention.
Azam Khan’s dismissal on the first ball
Azam failed to make an impression with the bat and was taken out of the game on the very first ball that was thrown at him. Left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige caught him with his leg in front of the wicket. After consulting the captain Babar Azam At the other end, Azam opted for DRS. However, replays confirmed that the ball went straight towards the stumps.
Confrontation with fans
As he walked back to the pavilion, Azam appeared visibly upset and glared at a spectator in the stands. Although the exact reason for his anger remains unclear, it appeared that some fans were attempting to taunt and body-shame him.
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Here is the video:
Azam Khan looks angrily at his fans…#T20WorldCup #PAKVUSA #worldcup2024 #T20WorldCup2024 #azamkhan #BabarAzam𓃵 #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/HlOq6wEfnU
– Bitta Chahal (@bittachaha) June 6, 2024
A separate clip shows fans holding a green and red banner with the message “Stop Eating” by Azam Khan also went viral, fueling further controversy surrounding the event.
Loud and clear message for Azam Khan.#T20IWC2024
#PAKvsUSA pic.twitter.com/tzMMyDB2dh– Shakir Abbasi (@ShakirAbbasi22) June 6, 2024
Fighting at international level
Azam, in particular, has faced challenges in his international cricket career. In 14 T20I matches, he has scored just 88 runs at an average of 8.80. His notable feat, an unbeaten 30, came against Ireland in Dublin in May. Despite his impressive performances for various franchises, including Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)Azam had difficulty succeeding on the international stage.
Game summary
Pakistan, meanwhile, set a target of 160 runs in the match while batting first. USA managed to reach that total with the last ball of their innings and finished the match at 159/3. In the Super Over, the hosts managed 18/1. Pakistan, on the other hand, managed only 13/1 and lost the match by five runs.
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