Pakistan's hopes in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 were dashed after their defeat to India, with an all-rounder taking responsibility for the team's elimination from the Super 8 race.
In the critical match against India, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, suffered a setback despite initially having control. After restricting India to 119 runs, Pakistan faltered in their chase, managing only 113/7 in 20 overs, falling short by 6 runs. Imad Wasim, batting at number 5, shouldered the responsibility for the defeat, scoring 15 runs off 23 balls. His dismissal in the final over, when Pakistan needed 18 runs for victory, proved decisive.
Reflecting on his performance, Wasim expressed regret over his slow innings, acknowledging that he failed to finish the job despite the team's strategic planning. "The wicket was tough to bat on. I let the team down because usually in these situations, I stay calm and finish the job," Wasim admitted during a media conference ahead of Pakistan's match against Ireland.
Despite their upcoming fixture against Ireland, Pakistan's chances of advancing were dashed as the United States of America (USA) secured their spot with 5 points from 2 wins and a washed-out match. Wasim accepted responsibility for his role in Pakistan's exit, emphasizing that while his planning was sound, the execution fell short on that crucial day.