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U.S. Posts Stunning Cricket World Cup Upset Over Pakistan

With the win, the U.S. is now in a strong position to qualify for the next round in the prestigious competition.

The United States shocked the world by upsetting perennial contender Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup Thursday in Dallas, in a match The Athletic is calling “one of the biggest shocks in cricket history.” The two nations, who are co-hosting the prestigious world championship event, have never met in the T20 World Cup—which features a shorter format game than other international events. With the win, the U.S. is now in a strong position to qualify for the next round, referred to as the Super 8, while Pakistan will be hard-pressed to move on. The American team plays India next, with Ireland slated as their final matchup in the opening round of competition.