A cricket masterclass was witnessed today at the prestigious Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo Pakistan achieved a spectacular victory by 32 runs United States of America In the 12th match of Group A ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the United States entered the competition with hopes of a major upset, they ultimately lost due to a lackluster batting performance. Sahebzada Farhan And a clinical, multi-dimensional bowling performance from the Men in Green.
Sahibzada Farhan’s explosive innings took Pakistan to a strong score against America.
Farhan’s explosive blade defined Pakistan’s innings as they set out to set the target. Opening the batting, Farhan turned SSC into his personal playground, scoring a blistering 73 runs off just 41 balls. His innings, studded with seven fours and five skyscraper sixes, provided the foundation to the Pakistani total.
Powerplay started with Farhan and Irada Saim Ayyub (19) 54 runs added for the first wicket. However, when America stepped back momentarily Shadley Van SchalkwykAyub was dismissed by one of the American bowlers with figures of 4/25 salman agha In quick succession during the sixth over.
Despite the double blow, the giants Babar Azam Played an inning of 46 runs in 32 balls in the middle overs. His partnership with Farhan shifted the momentum back to Pakistan, punishing anything short or wide. While the lower order suffered a minor collapse due to the cleverness of Van Schalkwyk in the final overs, the damage was done. Pakistan finished their 20 overs at a challenging score of 190/9, a record-breaking total demanded from the associate nation.
Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack halted America’s chase
In response, the United States began its pursuit with cautious optimism. The scorecard showed a solid start, reaching the 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs. Shayan Jahangir The standout performer for the Americans played a fighting inning of 49 runs. However, the introduction of Pakistan’s spin arsenal completely changed the flow of the match.
Osman Tariq He emerged as the silent killer of the evening, demolishing the United States’ middle order with pinpoint accuracy. Tariq took important wickets with impressive figures of 3/27 milind kumar And Harmeet Singh As soon as he threatened to accelerate. He got full support from experienced people Shadab Khanwhose 2/26 tightened the screws during the middle period, accounting for the dangerous Monank Patel.
Although Shubham Ranjane A late, aggressive innings of 51 off 30 balls to keep the United States’ faint hopes alive was too high a mountain to climb. shaheen shah Afridi The final exclamation point was provided by Ranjane being trapped LBW in the final over to end any lingering drama. USA finished at 158/8 and fell 32 runs short of the target. With this win, Pakistan cemented their position in Group A, leaving the United States to regroup ahead of their next encounter India.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
USA lost by 32 runs#Cricket #PAKvUSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/pQymWjIlyI
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 10 February 2026
🇵🇰🔥 **Pakistan performed completely!** 🔥🇵🇰
pak 190/9
USA 158/8 (20 overs, T:191)
Babar Azam is batting today – he played a crucial innings in the middle order as Pakistan posted a total of 190/9, leading Pakistan to a spectacular win by **32 runs.#PAKvUSA #T20Cricket #Pakistan #cricketworldcup pic.twitter.com/u8eHveNr9q– Ali (@shahrokh_ali) 10 February 2026
Pakistan wins over USA by 32 runs
Chasing 191 at the SSC in Colombo, the United States finished at 158/8.
Despite valiant efforts from Shubham Ranjane (51) and Shayan Jahangir (49).
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s stormy innings of 73 (41) and Babar Azam’s 46 runs created the atmosphere… pic.twitter.com/jjOoEo1XMF– Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) 10 February 2026
👏 Well played! Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 runs in 41 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 6 fours.#PAKvUSA | #T20WorldCup | #BackTheBoysInGreen | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/GeEUFosyvu
– Awan Zada302 (@AZada302) 10 February 2026
pakistan vs usa t20 match
Pakistan gave the target of 191 runs
-Saim Ayub scored 19 runs
-Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 runs
– Babar Azam scored 46 runs
– Shadab Khan scored 32 runs quickly– Shayan Jahangir scored 49 runs
– Milind Kumar scored 29 runs
-Shubham Ranjane scored 47 runs… pic.twitter.com/fvREmBm5nF– Random Updates (@xupdateshub) 10 February 2026
Sahibzada Farhan is the most destructive opener in the world
Now.!!! pic.twitter.com/lJ9Z0rWrZo– Ali Raza (@AliDarwesh94) 10 February 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-Boost Network🌟 (@XBoostWeb3) 10 February 2026
Sahibzada Farhan in T20 World Cup.
– 47 (31) vs Netherlands.
– 73 (41) vs USA.PSL auction is tomorrow. 🥶🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZKmvaJI5Yq
– Shaukat Malik (@Shokiispeaks) 10 February 2026
🎯Sahibzada Clutch Farhan.
– Sahibzada Farhan is now at number 5 in the highest score category. 🔥#T20WorldCup #PAKvUSA pic.twitter.com/30I9kkVLNY
— ＴＡＲＡＡ ٭ 🍁 (@itsIsmail__) 10 February 2026
🚨 Boom Boom Farhan 🚨
– Sahibzada Farhan is now at number 5 in the highest score category. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dPgayo8t8y
-Salman. (@TsMeSalman) 10 February 2026
