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[Saba Sports News] Azam Khan failed to score in the match against the USA at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, during the T20 World Cup 2024. Pakistan, batting first, faced early wickets but recovered with a partnership between Babar Azam and Shadab Khan. However, in the 10th over, spinner Nosthush Kenjige dismissed Shadab for 40 runs off 25 balls, and then got Azam Khan out on the next delivery.
Azam misjudged the ball, which hit his pads. After a strong appeal, the umpire gave him out. Azam reviewed the decision, but the DRS upheld the umpire’s call. Thus, Azam was out for a golden duck. While returning to the dressing room, some fans heckled him, prompting an angry stare and response from Azam. Commentator Irfan Pathan remarked that Azam should have channeled his anger on the field instead of towards the fans.
Babar Azam scored 44 runs off 43 balls, and Shaheen Shah Afridi added an unbeaten 23 runs off 16 balls, helping Pakistan reach 159 runs. Despite expectations for a better performance on a good surface, the USA bowlers did well, taking regular wickets to keep Pakistan in check.