Oracle reacts to engineer Netravalkar's T20 World Cup performance - Cricket Winner

The United States of America made a groundbreaking entry onto the global cricket stage by securing a historic victory against Pakistan at the Grand Prairie Stadium, led by the dynamic Monank Patel on Thursday. The USA’s triumph was powered by an impressive pace attack, spearheaded by Saurabh Netravalkar, which guided the team to victory over one of the tournament’s favourites.

Oracle engineer shines

Netravalkar, an engineer by profession, works for tech giant Oracle. His remarkable performance in the Super Over, where he bowled brilliantly, earned the USA an internet-breaking victory and made the Mumbai-born cricketer a social media sensation. Oracle, proud of their star employee, took to social media to congratulate him on his achievement.

Congrats @USACricket on a historic result! Proud of the team and our very own engineering and cricket star @Saurabh_Netra #T20WorldCup https://t.co/adk6OZLide

— Oracle (@Oracle) June 7, 2024

The 32-year-old left-arm pacer troubled the Pakistani batters with his disciplined line and length throughout his four-over spell, finishing with figures of 2/18. However, it was his heroics in the Super Over, defending 18 runs against the hard-hitting duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed, that truly made headlines.

Netravalkar’s super over heroics secure historic win for USA

Each delivery in the Super Over was a spectacle, with Netravalkar’s spellbinding performance leading the USA to an elusive maiden T20I win over Pakistan. Netravalkar, who once featured for the India U-19 team in the World Cup, has come a long way. Fourteen years after impressing in the Cooch Behar Trophy with 30 wickets in six games and leading the wicket-takers in the Under-19 tri-nation tournament in South Africa, he now shattered the dreams of Pakistan fans anticipating a winning start ahead of their high-voltage clash against arch-rival India.

Despite his early promise in Mumbai, Netravalkar faced challenges in finding opportunities in a country brimming with cricketing talent. His journey took a fairytale turn in the United States, where he got the chance to represent a nation eager to make its mark in the cricketing world.

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Against the mighty Pakistan, Netravalkar made top batters like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan struggle. He led the attack during the powerplay, creating early pressure. Returning later to inflict further damage, he dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed when Pakistan aimed to accelerate.

Captain Monank Patel entrusted Netravalkar with the penultimate over, and he didn’t disappoint. His disciplined bowling set the stage for his Super Over heroics, sealing a historic moment for USA cricket.

The United States’ victory over Pakistan not only marked a significant achievement for American cricket but also highlighted Netravalkar’s incredible journey from Mumbai to the international stage, making him a beacon of inspiration for aspiring cricketers worldwide.