Pakistan registered their second consecutive win after defeating United States of America (USA) by 32 runs in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 in Colambo, Sri Lanka.
Opening batter Sahibzada Farhan was the star performer for Men in Green, scoring 73 runs off 41 balls, including six boundaries and five sixes, and was awarded Player of the Match.
He was equally supported by experienced batter Babar Azam, who made 46 off 32, including four boundaries and one six, stitching a crucial 81-run partnership with Farhan.
All-rounder Shadab Khan contributed a quick 30 runs off 12 balls, including four boundaries and one six, while Shaheen Shah added a brisk 9 runs off 4 balls, hitting a six.
Mystery spinner Usman Tariq took three wickets while Shadab Khan claimed two wickets, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz took one wicket each.
After securing the victory, former cricketers, journalists, and cricket fans took to their social media handles to share their reactions about the crucial encounter.
Opening batter Ahmad Shahzad showered praise on the Pakistani players for their outstanding performance in the match, writing, “Lovely win from Pakistan.”
Lovely win from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Farhan was outstanding once again in top order😍Babar struggled with the first 18 balls he faced but recovered well in the last 10 balls.
Shahdab with a lovely cameo with bat & bowled well too.
Abrar & usman will b a huge threat for any team in…
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) February 10, 2026
This should take us into the next round, but greens still not showing the killer instinct which will be needed to win the big matches #PakVsUsa
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) February 10, 2026
Pakistan have made 190, as Farhan hit far but the USA pulled it back well late on. That seems to be a competitive total, but it is impossible for us to say whether the USA can chase this target down. This is the nature of the future, you just never know anything.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) February 10, 2026
Renowned Indian journalist Vikrant Gupta cautioned the Indian team ahead of the high-octane clash, writing that the Indian team will be watching Usman Tariq.
The first look at Usman Tariq and he’s a good T20 bowler. Indians would be watching him and his variations closely#PakvsUSA
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 10, 2026
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One of the cricket fans mocked Pakistani pacers Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi, writing, “The difference is Haris Rauf; otherwise, it was an easy chase for the USA.”
The difference is Haris rauf otherwise it was easy chase for USA. langra as usual conceded 42 runs against mighty USA.#PakVsUsa #PSLAuction pic.twitter.com/z0gZuRcrHU
— Adnan (@MAdnanmayo) February 10, 2026
🚨Fans mocked Usman Tariq’s action
USA & Sri Lankan cricket fans mocking Usman Tariq’s chucking action during the Pak vs USA match
His bowling action is clearly illegal for the game of cricket.
ICC should take immediate action and ban him.#PAKvUSA pic.twitter.com/7XGkETUQN8
— Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) February 10, 2026
SS (Pakistani PM) after Trump’s call:
“Sir, it was only a match.”
Trump: “Exactly. And we’re MATCHING every run with 1% tariff.”Pakistan won by 32 runs against USA#CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup2026 #T20WorldCup #Pakistan #USAvsPAK #tariff pic.twitter.com/tqv3lCjZJE
— Tahir Hayat (@drtahirbaluch) February 10, 2026
