Match details
Dallas, 10.30am local time
In an exciting encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan faced the USA in their opening match at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, on June 6, 2024. Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, aimed to start their campaign on a strong note after a challenging preparation phase marked by a 2-0 series loss to England.
The match saw Pakistan put up a commendable performance. They showcased their batting prowess, with key contributions from Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan, who helped set a competitive target. On the bowling front, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf led the attack, ensuring that the USA struggled to keep up with the required run rate.
For the USA, this match was part of their group stage fixtures, which include games against India, Ireland, and Canada. The USA, under the leadership of Monank Patel and boosted by players like Corey Anderson, entered the tournament with high hopes, especially after their historic series win against Bangladesh【19†source】【20†source】.
The match was held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, which is one of the key venues for the tournament being co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies. This edition of the T20 World Cup features 20 teams playing across nine cities, making it the largest tournament of its kind【20†source】.
For more details on the match and the tournament schedule, you can visit the official ICC T20 World Cup 2024 page or cricket news websites like Wisden and Cricket Pakistan【19†source】【20†source】.
