Pakistan's journey at the T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team recently reached home after a horrible T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Pakistan Cricket Team had a poor start to the T20 WC 2024. They lost their first match of the World Cup against USA who were better side than Pakistan on the given day. Although, Pakistan was completely favourites against USA but USA showed great courage and fight to beat Pakistan at the recent T20 World Cup 2024. After lost to USA, Pakistan lost to India also. And then the hopes of semi final were start losing by Pakistani fans. Pakistan had a horrible start to their World Cup. 

Pakistan's Batting Performance Against USA:

Pakistan Batted first against USA, but it doesn't suit Pakistan because Pakistan lost their first 3 wickets in no time. First Rizwan, then Usman and then Fakhar Zaman lost their wickets in quick succession. Pakistan were really under pressure. But then Shadab and Babar scored a good partnership together. Later, Shadab was caught and then Pakistan start losing their wickets again. After 20 overs, Pakistan managed to score 159 runs. 

USA Batting Against Pakistan:

USA were on top from ball number one. They have no pressure at all. Because they know they have to put their 100 percent in this game. USA were on top position after 10 first 10 overs. Gradually, they start to losing wickets and the scoreboard were moving slowly. Pakistan bowlers made a comeback. Shaheen, Amir and Naseem bowled brilliantly in the death overs. In the 20th over, USA required 16 runs. Haris Rauf conceded 15 runs and the match got tied. 

After the match got tied, both the teams played super over. USA won the super over and upset Pakistan at the World Cup stage.

After losing to USA, they lost to India couple of days later. India were favourites against Pakistan, because Pakistan recently lost to USA so their confidence level were very low. India however, won their first match against Ireland easily and their confidence level was high. 

Pakistan Vs India: 

Pakistan however bowled excellent against India and restricted india under to 119. Pakistan had a very good start with the bat. They were on driving seat after the first 12 overs. But then pakistan had a horrible Collapse. India's bowler especially Jasprit Bumrah bowled excellent in the death overs alongside with Axar and Arshdeep Singh. India successfully defended the target and beat Pakistan once again in a World Cup game. 

Pakistan vs Canada: 

After losing to USA and India, Pakistan were looking for their first win against Canada. They bowled first against Canada and restricted Canada to only 106 runs. Pakistani opener Saim Ayub failed once again. But their main players Mohammad Rizwan and Captain Babar Azam played good innings. So, Pakistan chased the given target in 17.3 overs. 

Pakistan vs Ireland: 

After a win against Canada, Pakistan were looking to end their T20 World Cup campaign on a high. Pakistani bowlers bowled excellent against Ireland. Amir, imad, and shaheen bowled tightly. They restricted Ireland to 106 in 20 overs. Pakistani opener Saim Ayub were got out earlier once again. Pakistan Batsmens were looking in under pressure. Pakistan lost their half team in under 60 runs. But Babar Azam batted till the end. Abbas Afridi made a valuable contribution. In the end, Shaheen Shah Afridi smashed two sixes and the won the match for Pakistan. 

Conclusion:

Pakistan lost 2 match and won 2 matches in the T20 World Cup. But the loss against USA will hurt them a lot. Pakistan were looking so comfortable against india but then suddenly they collapsed and gifted the victory to India. However, they made a comeback against Canada and Ireland, but their T20 World Cup journey was over before the Ireland match.