Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has etched his name in the history books for all the wrong reasons. The talismanic skipper found himself on the wrong side of cricketing fate as his team faced humiliating defeats against cricketing minnows Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Ireland, and now, the United States. The latest blow came in a nerve-wracking encounter against the USA, where Pakistan's hopes were dashed in a heart-stopping Super Over showdown. The match, played in Dallas, witnessed a sensational display of cricketing prowess as the Americans clinched victory in dramatic fashion, leaving Babar Azam and his team reeling in disbelief. Prior to this setback, Babar Azam's captaincy suffered setbacks in crucial encounters against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2022, Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023, and Ireland just last month.

Now, with the defeat against the USA, Azam finds himself in uncharted territory, bearing the weight of an ignominious record. Despite valiant efforts from Azam himself, who scored a commendable 44 runs, and Shadab's gritty 40, Pakistan fell short of expectations, managing a total of 159 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The USA, led by captain Monanik Patel, held their nerve in the face of pressure, ultimately securing victory and sealing Babar Azam's fate as the first Pakistani captain to suffer defeats against these unlikely adversaries. This loss marks a significant upset in the cricketing world, as America's triumph in the Super Over not only shattered Pakistan's hopes but also clinched them the event for the second consecutive time. With the spotlight now firmly on Babar Azam and his team, the road to redemption seems arduous, as they grapple with the aftermath of this historic defeat.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan