If the Biggest Upset in T20 Cricket History Occurs But No One Watches, Did It Really Happen?
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The Biggest Upset in T20 Cricket History? USA Defeats Pakistan (Video and Image - Jomboy). Do you know when this happened? It was last week in the 2024 T20 World Cup. This win may be up there in the likes of Saudi Arabia beating Argentina in 2022 or Senegal beating France in 2002.
But the major difference?
Despite the magnitude of the US team's victory over Pakistan, the historic match received surprisingly little mainstream media coverage and was difficult for fans to watch on television.
In the United States, the match was broadcast exclusively on Willow TV, a niche cricket channel with limited reach. Many sports fans were unaware the game was even taking place, as major US media outlets like ESPN and Fox Sports did not report extensively on the T20 World Cup.
Internationally, the match was overshadowed by other high-profile games and storylines during the tournament. With the US team still a relative minnow in world cricket, their triumph over Pakistan did not generate the same level of buzz as other upsets involving more established cricketing nations.
"It's a shame that such an incredible achievement by the US team didn't get the attention it deserved," said cricket journalist Isabelle Westbury. "They pulled off a win that will go down in history, but many fans around the world missed out because the match wasn't widely televised or reported on."
The lack of exposure highlights the ongoing challenges facing cricket in the United States Despite the national team's success, the sport continues to struggle for mainstream popularity and media coverage in the country.
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