Who is Nitish Kumar, the gamechanger from USA? - Cricket Winner
Nitish Kumar, a USA batter, played an important role in his team’s historic victory against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024.
| June 7, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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In a thrilling and historic contest, the USA produced a monumental upset by defeating Pakistan in a Super Over at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This nail-biting encounter, held in Dallas, showcased the spirit and determination of the co-hosts, marking one of the greatest shocks in cricket history.
Match Overview
The excitement was palpable as fans gathered at the stadium in Dallas to witness the USA, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup, take on cricket giants Pakistan.
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Both teams ended their 20 overs with identical scores of 159, thanks to a boundary off the final ball of USA’s innings that sent the match into a Super Over.
Super Over Showdown
In the Super Over, USA batted first and scored 18 runs despite not hitting a single six. Mohammad Amir, who was chosen to bowl for Pakistan, bowled three wides and conceded seven extras, adding to Pakistan’s woes. In response, Pakistan could only muster 13 runs, handing the USA a historic victory.
Nitish Kumar’s Heroics
Nitish Kumar was the match’s star, scoring crucial runs and taking stunning catches that kept the USA in the game.
Who Is USA’s Nitish Kumar?
Born in Scarborough, Ontario, in 1994, Nitish Kumar has a rich cricketing history. His journey began in Canada, where he showcased his talent from a young age.
Cricketing Journey with Canada
Nitish debuted for Canada at just 15 and quickly became known for his batting prowess. He played in various international tournaments, including the Under-19 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, where he set records as the youngest player to debut.
When Canada qualified for the ODI World Cup in 2011, Nitish made global history, becoming the youngest player to play in the history of the tournament. He was Canada’s top-scoring batter in the qualifying stage, aggregating 370 runs, including 2 tons. He also bagged 8 wickets in that tournament.
Transition to USA Cricket
At 30, Nitish Kumar now represents the USA internationally, bringing his experience and skills to a new team. His performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 has cemented his reputation as a key player for USA cricket.
Nitish is also the youngest player to debut for Canada in a first-class match, playing against Kenya in 2009 and the second-youngest to feature in an ODI match.
At the age of 30, Nitish became the latest to appear in a T20 World Cup for two countries on June 1.
Fan and Media Reactions
The cricketing world was abuzz with reactions to the USA’s stunning victory. Social media platforms were flooded with praise for the team’s performance and critical analyses of Pakistan’s shortcomings. Funny memes and jokes featuring Nitish Kumar, the Indian-American batter playing for the USA cricket team, have gone viral.
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