In a thrilling encounter at the current T20 World Cup, host nation United States stunned defending world champions Pakistan in a super over, marking the first major upset of the tournament.

The match, held in Dallas on Thursday, saw USA opting to field first after winning the toss. Pakistan faced early setbacks, losing their opener Mohammad Rizwan for 9 runs in the second over. Usman Khan followed suit in the next over, putting the former champions under pressure with five wickets down for just 98 runs.

Shadab Khan provided some stability with a quick 40 off 25 balls, and captain Babar Azam added 44 runs. Shaheen Afridi's late contribution of 23 runs from 16 balls helped Pakistan reach a total of 159 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.

In reply, USA matched Pakistan's score, ending their 20 overs at 159 for 3, leading to a super over. In the decisive over, Pakistan's experienced bowler Mohammad Amir conceded 18 runs, with USA's Aaron Jones and Harmeet Singh taking full advantage.

Chasing 19 runs to win, Pakistan managed only 13 runs for the loss of one wicket in their super over, handing the USA a remarkable victory.

This unexpected win by the USA over Pakistan has added a thrilling twist to the T20 World Cup, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the sport and highlighting the growing competitiveness of emerging cricketing nations.