The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw Pakistan deliver a strong performance against the United States of America in Match 12 at Colombo (SSC) on February 10. Pakistan won by 32 runs, thanks to solid batting from Sahibzada Farhan and disciplined bowling. Farhan scored a brilliant 73 off 41 balls and earned the Player of the Match award.
For USA, Shubham Ranjane fought back with 51 runs off 30 balls, but Pakistan’s bowlers kept things tight and wrapped up USA’s chase in 20 overs.
Match Summary: PAK vs USA
Here is the complete match summary of this Group A encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Score | 190/9 (20 overs) |
| USA Score | 158/8 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | Pakistan won by 32 runs |
| Best Batting (PAK) | Sahibzada Farhan – 73 off 41 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) |
| Best Batting (USA) | Shubham Ranjane – 51 off 30 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (PAK) | Usman Tariq – 3/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75) |
| Best Bowling (USA) | Shadley van Schalkwyk – 4/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25) |
| Player of the Match | Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) |
Pakistan Innings: 190/9 in 20 Overs
Pakistan got off to a quick start with openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan putting on 54 runs for the first wicket in just 5.1 overs. Farhan led the charge with a stunning 73 off 41 balls, smashing 6 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 178.04. He reached his fifty in just 27 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes.
Babar Azam added a valuable 46 off 32 balls with 4 fours and a six. Shadab Khan contributed 30 off 12 balls with 4 fours and a six. Pakistan reached 100 in 11.5 overs and 150 in 16.5 overs.
Shadley van Schalkwyk was the pick of the USA bowlers with impressive figures of 4/25 in his 4 overs. Saurabh Netravalkar, Mohammad Mohsin, and Harmeet Singh each took one wicket.
USA Chase: 158/8 in 20 Overs
USA needed 191 runs to win and started well in the powerplay, scoring 50 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shayan Jahangir played an aggressive knock of 49 off 34 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. He and opener Andries Gous (13 off 13) gave USA a solid start.
Shubham Ranjane kept USA in the hunt with a fighting 51 off 30 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes. He reached his fifty in 28 balls. Milind Kumar added 29 off 22 balls. USA reached 100 in 14.1 overs and 150 in 18.1 overs.
But Pakistan’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Usman Tariq took 3/27 in his 4 overs, while Shadab Khan grabbed 2/26. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz each picked up a wicket. USA finished on 158/8, falling short by 32 runs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Sahibzada Farhan Shines
The Pakistani opener delivered a match-winning knock:
- With the bat: 73 off 41 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes)
- Strike rate: 178.04
Farhan set the tone early with an aggressive approach. He built a strong opening partnership with Saim Ayub and then continued his assault with Babar Azam for the third wicket stand of 81 runs. His attacking play put pressure on USA’s bowlers from the start and laid the foundation for Pakistan’s winning total.
