South Africa have survived a fortunate escape towards Nepal, with a last-ditch outcome within the remaining over seeing the Proteas overcome what would’ve been on the most important upsets within the historical past of T20 Cricket.
Nepal got here into the match having solely performed eleven video games towards full member nations, nonetheless a surprising session with the ball noticed South Africa solely make 115, and with a robust opening to the batting, Nepal seemed set to provide an unbelievable win.
Nonetheless, an excellent 18th over from Tabraiz Shamsi that noticed him declare two wickets (most critically together with in-form Aasif Sheikh), noticed the ultimate set for a grandstand end, with Nepal solely needing eight runs for victory. They solely managed six, seeing South Africa win by one run.
The outcome sees the Proteas qualify for the Tremendous Eight – and Nepal has been eradicated from the event consequently.
Tabraiz Shamsi have been important for the Proteas pulling off a shock come-from-behind win. (Photograph by Dan Mullan/Getty Pictures)
The US have certified for the second spherical on their Twenty20 World Cup debut after their final group recreation, towards Eire, was washed out.
Rain meant the match was deserted and not using a ball bowled, advancing the US to the Tremendous Eight stage and robotically qualifying the People for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
The US certified for this T20 World Cup solely as a co-host with the West Indies, however have used residence benefit to make a surprising first impression of their first world cricket event.
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Whereas the People progressed, former champions Pakistan, together with Eire, have been eradicated from Tremendous Eight competition.
Group USA rejoice victory over Pakistan at Texas. (Photograph by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC by way of Getty Pictures)
Pakistan gained the title in 2009 and reached two extra finals, together with on the final T20 World Cup in 2022. Eire have been additionally anticipated to be a menace. The Irish additionally reached the second spherical on their debut in 2009 and repeated the feat in 2022.
The purpose from the washout of their final Group A recreation was sufficient for the US to advance, having overwhelmed Canada in Texas and surprised Pakistan on Lengthy Island within the first week.
Tying Pakistan in common overs then beating them in an excellent over was one of many best upsets within the event’s historical past.
The People have been then thumped by unbeaten India, one of many title favourites, as anticipated on Wednesday however the hosts’ development with out with the ability to play on Friday was nonetheless properly deserved.
The umpires made 4 inspections of the moist outfield earlier than heavy rain arrived at round 1:30pm. native time and the match was referred to as off three hours after its scheduled begin.
The Seventeenth-ranked US be part of the West Indies, India, Australia, South Africa and Afghanistan within the Tremendous Eight, with two extra groups but to qualify. The Tremendous Eight splits into two teams, with every group assured three g
