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.”
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.
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.”