Cricket is often called as the game that unites a nation. Perhaps it is true, with the game having the capacity to turn unnamed personnel into heroes in a matter of seconds. For a baseball-crazy nation like USA, their victory over giants Pakistan meant the world to their citizens. It was evident as videos surfaced online of people celebrating win in the PAK vs USA on the streets of the nation. Chants of ‘USA, USA’ rang around all over the streets of New York.
Historic victory
USA beat Pakistan on Thursday in a dramatic fashion as a 5-run victory in the super over. USA announced their arrival in the cricketing circuit with a bang. Players like Monank Patel, Saurabh Netravalkar and Aaron James played with a lot of conviction. They gave their fans a reason to cheer about.
Fans take to street to celebrate USA win
In a video that has gone viral since surfacing on social media, USA fans in a fan park can be seen celebrating jubilantly. They are seen jumping with joy when the last ball of the super over went for a single.
The excitement of the fans is palpable as chants of ‘USA, USA’ rang all around the streets. Perhaps a victory like this is need to help a nation realise their full potential in a sport that has largely been unknown to the general audiences of the nation.
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