United States (US) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in their opening game at the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday.
US captain Monak Patel said that chasing a total was easier at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas.
“The way we chased down total was entertaining. Have momentum, want to continue that. Excited for this challenge,” he added.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that he would have also chose to bowl in case he won the toss.
Pakistan will go with four pacers for their opening game against the US which is also the co-host of the T20 World Cup 2024.
It is pertinent to mention that all-rounder Imad Wasim has been ruled out of Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup 2024 match.