ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) was lit in Colombo this Tuesday, 10 February Pakistan And usa Faced with a high-stakes Group A encounter. While Pakistan set a tough target, the highlight of the first innings was an extraordinary display of athleticism by the American fielder milind kumarWhose breathtaking catch sent a good set Babar Azam Returned to the pavilion just four runs away from his half-century.
Milind Kumar’s brilliant diving catch halts Babar Azam’s attack against USA
The situation was strongly in Pakistan’s favor during the 15th over when Babar looked ready to attack towards the end of the innings. facing leg spinner Mohammad MohsinBabar attempted to take advantage of a short delivery, trying to force the ball down the leg side. However, the former captain did not find the middle of the bat, resulting in a slight top edge which sent the ball flying towards the long-on boundary.
Milind quickly closed down what looked like a safe landing zone or potential range. Running at lightning speed through the rope, Milind tested the spinning ball with perfection. In a moment of pure T20 magic, he threw himself forward in a full-length dive and fell across the turf, catching the ball inches above the grass.
His dismissal (46 runs off 32 balls) was a huge blow for Pakistan, as Babar had hit four fours and a six at a strike rate of 143.75. The catch not only deprived Babar of a historic half-century, but also provided the United States with a crucial breakthrough, just as the “Green Shirts” were looking to move into sixth gear.
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Big wicket for America! ☝️
In an attempt to increase the scoring rate, Babar Azam finds the fielder at the boundary!
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Despite the late fall of wickets, Pakistan made a strong score
Despite excellent fielding from the Americans, Pakistan managed to post a strong score of 190/9 in the allotted 20 overs. The innings was characterized by a fast start and a chaotic end. Sahebzada Farhan The standout performer for Pakistan scored a quickfire 73 runs off 41 balls, which included four sky-high sixes. His partnership with Babar stabilized the innings after early dismissals Saim Ayyub And salman agha.
Disciplined bowling by USA in the final overs, which included two run outs in the final overs -Saurabh Netrawalkar and wicketkeeper Andries GusPrevented Pakistan from crossing the 200 mark. However, with the current run rate requirement of 9.55, the United States faces a steep uphill climb.