Fans go crazy as Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to a comprehensive victory against USA in T20 World Cup 2026

The iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo witnessed a cricketing masterclass today as Pakistan secured a commanding 32-run victory over the United States of America in the 12th Match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the USA entered the contest with high hopes of an upset, they were ultimately undone by a spectacular batting display from Sahibzada Farhan and a clinical, multifaceted bowling performance from the Men in Green.

Sahibzada Farhan’s fiery knock propel Pakistan to a formidable total against USA

Electing to set a target, Pakistan’s innings was defined by the explosive blade of Farhan. Opening the batting, Farhan turned the SSC into his personal playground, smashing a blistering 73 off just 41 deliveries. His innings, decorated with seven boundaries and five towering sixes, provided the backbone of the Pakistani total.

The powerplay started with intent as Farhan and Saim Ayub (19) put on 54 for the first wicket. However, the USA clawed back momentarily when Shadley van Schalkwyk, the pick of the American bowlers with figures of 4/25 dismissed Ayub and Salman Agha in quick succession during the sixth over.

Despite the double blow, the legendary Babar Azam anchored the middle overs with a composed 46 off 32 balls. His partnership with Farhan shifted the momentum back to Pakistan, punishing anything short or wide. While the lower order suffered a minor collapse in the final overs due to Van Schalkwyk’s clever variations, the damage had been done. Pakistan finished their 20 overs at a daunting 190/9, a total that demanded a record-breaking chase from the associate nation.

Disciplined Pakistan bowling attack stifles USA’s chase

In response, the United States began their chase with cautious optimism. The scorecard reflected a solid start, reaching the 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs. Shayan Jahangir was the standout performer for the Americans, playing a fighting knock of 49. However, the introduction of Pakistan’s spin arsenal completely shifted the match flow.

Usman Tariq emerged as the silent assassin of the evening, dismantling the USA middle order with precision. Tariq finished with stellar figures of 3/27, claiming the crucial wickets of Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh just as they threatened to accelerate. He was ably supported by the experienced Shadab Khan, whose 2/26 tightened the screws during the middle periods, accounting for the dangerous Monank Patel.

Though Shubham Ranjane struck a late, defiant 51 off 30 balls to keep the USA’s slim hopes alive, the mountain was simply too high to climb. Shaheen Shah Afridi provided the final exclamation point, trapping Ranjane LBW in the penultimate over to end any lingering drama. USA finished on 158/8, falling 32 runs short of the target. With this victory, Pakistan solidifies its position in Group A, leaving the USA to regroup before their next outing against India.

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