The enduring Sinhalese Sports activities Membership (SSC) in Colombo witnessed a cricketing masterclass at present as Pakistan secured a commanding 32-run victory over the United States of America within the twelfth Match of Group A on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Whereas the USA entered the competition with excessive hopes of an upset, they had been finally undone by a spectacular batting show from Sahibzada Farhan and a scientific, multifaceted bowling efficiency from the Males in Inexperienced.
Sahibzada Farhan’s fiery knock propel Pakistan to a formidable complete towards USA
Electing to set a goal, Pakistan’s innings was outlined by the explosive blade of Farhan. Opening the batting, Farhan turned the SSC into his private playground, smashing a blistering 73 off simply 41 deliveries. His innings, adorned with seven boundaries and 5 towering sixes, supplied the spine of the Pakistani complete.
The powerplay began with intent as Farhan and Saim Ayub (19) placed on 54 for the primary wicket. Nevertheless, the USA clawed again momentarily when Shadley van Schalkwyk, the choose of the American bowlers with figures of 4/25 dismissed Ayub and Salman Agha in fast succession through the sixth over.
Regardless of the double blow, the legendary Babar Azam anchored the center overs with a composed 46 off 32 balls. His partnership with Farhan shifted the momentum again to Pakistan, punishing something brief or huge. Whereas the decrease order suffered a minor collapse within the ultimate overs as a consequence of Van Schalkwyk’s intelligent variations, the harm had been accomplished. Pakistan completed their 20 overs at a frightening 190/9, a complete that demanded a record-breaking chase from the affiliate nation.
Disciplined Pakistan bowling assault stifles USA’s chase
In response, the USA started their chase with cautious optimism. The scorecard mirrored a stable begin, reaching the 50-run mark in simply 5.5 overs. Shayan Jahangir was the standout performer for the People, taking part in a combating knock of 49. Nevertheless, the introduction of Pakistan’s spin arsenal fully shifted the match stream.
Usman Tariq emerged because the silent murderer of the night, dismantling the USA center order with precision. Tariq completed with stellar figures of three/27, claiming the essential wickets of Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh simply as they threatened to speed up. He was ably supported by the skilled Shadab Khan, whose 2/26 tightened the screws through the center intervals, accounting for the damaging Monank Patel.
Although Shubham Ranjane struck a late, defiant 51 off 30 balls to maintain the USA’s slim hopes alive, the mountain was just too excessive to climb. Shaheen Shah Afridi supplied the ultimate exclamation level, trapping Ranjane LBW within the penultimate over to finish any lingering drama. USA completed on 158/8, falling 32 runs in need of the goal. With this victory, Pakistan solidifies its place in Group A, leaving the USA to regroup earlier than their subsequent outing towards India.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
USA lose by 32 runs 🥲#cricket #PAKvUSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/pQymWjIlyI
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 10, 2026
🇵🇰🔥 **Pakistan placed on an entire present!** 🔥🇵🇰
PAK 190/9
USA 158/8 (20 ov, T:191)
Babar Azam batting at present — he performed a vital middle-order knock in Pakistan’s 190/9 complete as Pakistan register a convincing **32-run victory#PAKvUSA #T20Cricket #Pakistan #CricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/u8eHveNr9q— Ali (@shahrokh_ali) February 10, 2026
Pakistan safe a scientific 32-run victory over the USA🇵🇰🔥
Chasing 191 on the SSC in Colombo, the USA completed on 158/8.
Regardless of a valiant effort from Shubham Ranjane 51 and Shayan Jahangir (49).
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering 73 (41) and Babar Azam’s 46 set the tone for… pic.twitter.com/jjOoEo1XMF— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) February 10, 2026
👏 Nicely performed! Sahibzada Farhan dazzles with 73 off 41 balls with 5 SIXES & 6 FOURS ✨#PAKvUSA | #T20WorldCup | #BackTheBoysInGreen | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/GeEUFosyvu
— Awan Zada302 (@AZada302) February 10, 2026
Pakistan vs USA T20 Match
Pakistan gave goal of 191 runs
– Saim Ayub scored 19 runs
– Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 runs
– Babar Azam scored 46 runs
– Shadab Khan scored quick 32 runs– Shayan Jahangir scored 49 runs
– Milind Kumar scored 29 runs
– Shubham Ranjane scored 47 runs… pic.twitter.com/fvREmBm5nF— Random Replace (@xupdateshub) February 10, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan is probably the most harmful opener on this planet
proper now.!!! pic.twitter.com/lJ9Z0rWrZo— Ali Raza (@AliDarwesh94) February 10, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan – 73 (41).
Babar Azam – 46 (32).
Shadab Khan – 30 (12).
PAKISTAN POST 190/8 vs USA…!!!#ICCMensT20WorldCup #ICC pic.twitter.com/NKJ1thj7Lw
— X-Enhance Community🌟 (@XBoostWeb3) February 10, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan within the T20 World Cup.
– 47 (31) vs Netherlands.
– 73 (41) vs USA.PSL public sale is tomorrow. 🥶🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZKmvaJI5Yq
— Shoukat Malik (@Shokiispeaks) February 10, 2026
🎯 SAHIBZADA CLUTCH FARHAN.
– Sahibzada Farhan is now positioned at quantity 5 in Highest Rating class. 🔥#T20WorldCup #PAKvUSA pic.twitter.com/30I9kkVLNY
— ＴＡＲＡＡ ٭ 🍁 (@itsIsmail__) February 10, 2026
🚨 BOOM BOOM FARHAN 🚨
– Sahibzada Farhan is now positioned at quantity 5 in Highest Rating class. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dPgayo8t8y
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) February 10, 2026
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