Pakistan has successfully avenged their 2024 defeat, securing a commanding 32-run victory over the USA in today’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter in Colombo.
Led by captain Salman Ali Agha, the Men in Green posted a daunting total of 190/9 before restricting the USA to 158/8. The win was built on a blistering knock by Sahibzada Farhan and a clinical bowling display from the spin department.
Farhan & Shadab Power Pakistan to 190
After being put into bat, Pakistan wasted no time setting the tempo.
Sahibzada Farhan was the star of the show. The opener smashed a magnificent 73 off 41 balls, punishing the USA bowlers with clean hitting all around the park. His innings provided the perfect platform for the middle order.
While the team lost a flurry of wickets in the death overs, including three in the final over, a crucial cameo from Shadab Khan proved vital. Shadab blasted 30 runs off just 12 balls, including a hat-trick of boundaries in the 18th over, to propel Pakistan to a winning score of 190.
Spinners Stifle the American Chase
Chasing 191 was always going to be a mountain to climb for the USA.
Pakistan’s spin attack, marshalled effectively by Salman Ali Agha, applied the squeeze in the middle overs. Shadab Khan followed up his batting heroics with a miserly spell of 2/13, breaking the backbone of the USA batting lineup.
The mystery spinner, Usman Tariq, was equally impressive, claiming 3/27 and picking up wickets whenever the opposition tried to accelerate.
Shayan & Shubham Shine in T20 World Cup 2026
Despite the steep target, the USA showed great character.
Shayan Jahangir kept the chase alive early on with an aggressive 49 off 34 balls, taking on the Pakistani pacers in the Powerplay. Late in the innings, Shubham Ranjane fought a lone battle, scoring a gritty 51 off 30 balls, but the asking rate eventually climbed too high.
Here is the Match Summary:
- Pakistan: 190/9 (Sahibzada Farhan 73, Shadab Khan 30; Shadley van Schalkwyk 4/25)
- USA: 158/8 (Shubham Ranjane 51, Shayan Jahangir 49; Usman Tariq 3/27, Shadab Khan 2/13)
- Result: Pakistan won by 32 runs.
- Man of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan.
With this win, Pakistan solidifies their position in the group and sends a strong message to their upcoming rivals.
