T20 World Cup 2024: Saurabh Netravalkar plays ukulele after USA victory against Pakistan, captivating viewers (WATCH)

Mumbai-born Saurabh Netravalkar leads USA to a thrilling 'Super Over' victory against Pakistan at T20 World Cup 2024, becoming a sensation.

The 2024 T20 World Cup witnessed an electrifying match as Saurabh Netravalkar, the left-arm pacer for the USA, showcased his skills and led his team to a thrilling 'Super Over' victory against Pakistan. Originally hailing from Mumbai and a former India U-19 player, Netravalkar became a social media sensation following his outstanding performance.

Both teams concluded their innings with 159 runs each, resulting in a tie and the need for a 'Super Over'. The USA managed to score 18 runs in the 'Super Over', with Netravalkar's exceptional bowling restricting Pakistan to just 13 runs, igniting jubilant celebrations within the US camp. Prior to his heroics in the 'Super Over', Netravalkar had already delivered an impressive spell, claiming 2 wickets for 18 runs, which proved pivotal in limiting Pakistan's total score.

Beyond his cricketing prowess, Netravalkar boasts an MS in Computer Science from Cornell University and works as an engineer at Oracle. Additionally, his musical talent, particularly with the ukulele, has garnered attention, with videos of him playing the instrument post-victory capturing the hearts of numerous fans online.

This victory signifies Pakistan as the second Test-playing nation, following Bangladesh, to fall to the USA in T20 internationals within a month. The USA had previously triumphed over Bangladesh in a T20I series just before the commencement of the World Cup.

With an unblemished record of 2 wins from 2 matches, the co-hosts USA currently lead Group A. Their upcoming fixture against India on June 12 promises to be a thrilling encounter.

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