T20 World Cup: Meet Oracle employee Saurabh Netravalkar, the hero of USA's upset win over Pakistan
USA claimed a significant upset in the T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling match that extended into a Super Over. Asked to bat first, Pakistan could only manage 159/7 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, the USA matched this total, also scoring 159/3 in their 20 overs, leading to the need for a Super Over to determine the winner. The USA scored 18/1 in the Super Over, and Pakistan, in the face of accurate bowling from Saurabh Netravalkar, the most capped cricket player of the US, could only manage 13/1. Netravalkar was miserly with the ball during the Pakistan innings, giving away just 18 runs in four overs and scalped two wickets.
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Who is Saurabh Netravalkar?
Saurabh Netravalkar, the linchpin of the USA's bowling attack, played a pivotal role in their victory. Born in Mumbai in 1991, Netravalkar emerged as the highest wicket-taker for India Under-19s during the 2010 Under-19 World Cup. Despite a brief stint in India's domestic cricket, he transitioned to represent the USA, showcasing his prowess with 73 wickets in ODIs and 24 wickets in T20s.
Netravalkar's proficiency as a left-arm bowler, renowned for his accurate line and length, has been instrumental in the USA's cricketing success. He holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and has been employed at Oracle for over seven years.
Netravalkar's remarkable journey from Mumbai's youth
