USA needs to score 160 runs in order to pull of yet another stunning upset, they are coming into the tournament after beating Bangladesh 2-1 in a bilateral series.
Monank Patel-led USA won the toss and decided to bowl against Babar Azam's Pakistan in the 11th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium, in Dallas on Thursday.
After Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed discontent over the team staying far away from the ground, the International Cricket Board (ICC) changed the hotel location of the Pakistan team according to Geo New sources.
Patel said the seven-wicket victory against Canada will boost their confidence when they take on Asian giant Pakistan at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday.
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his main career objective and target is to win the T20 World Cup. Pakistan will kick off their campaign against the US on June 6. They will face arch-rival India on June 9 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.
While captain Babar Azam and trusted opener Mohammad Rizwan will be key to Pakistan's success in the T20 World Cup, Ponting believes a young batter at the top of their batting order could surprise.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted that "nerves" will play a role in their high-voltage clash against arch-rival India and is hopeful about lifting the T20 World Cup trophy once again.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam reflected on his team's journey in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup and feels that they could have defeated arch-rival India as well as won the tournament.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja slammed the management following the team's 2-0 T20I series defeat against England just before the T20 World Cup.
Following Pakistan's seven-wicket loss against England in the fourth T20I match, former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt asked wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan to work on his fitness or else it will be 'difficult' for him to play.
After Pakistan's disappointing seven-wicket loss against England in the fourth T20I match at the Kennington Oval, former cricketer Shoaib Malik said the 'Men in Green' skipper Babar Azam should bat at number three.