On February 10, Pakistan beat the USA by 32 runs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, bagging another win in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams brought the heat with big hits and good bowling, but Pakistan pulled ahead, scoring 190 for 9. Even though the USA put up a good fight, they ended up with 158 for 8.

This game was a big deal, not just for the score. Pakistan wanted to keep their winning streak going, and the USA was trying to prove they can compete with the big guys.

How the Game Started

The USA won the toss and chose to field, hoping the conditions would make chasing easier. Colombo’s field is good for scoring if you can settle in, but bowlers who can mix things up have an edge later on.

Pakistan came into the game undefeated in the group, while the USA was hunting for their first tournament win.

Pakistan’s Innings: Farhan Takes Charge

Sahibzada Farhan really stepped up for Pakistan, playing one of the best innings of this stage. After Saim Ayub was out early, Farhan took control.

He smashed 73 runs off 41 balls, with six 4s and five 6s, at a rate of 178.04. He hit his fifty in just 27 balls, setting things up for a big total. He played it smart, hitting hard, especially against spin bowlers, whacking the ball to leg side.

Babar Azam Holds the Line

Babar Azam played it cool, keeping the innings steady while others fell around him. His 46 off 32 balls kept things from falling apart after Salman Agha’s short stay.

Farhan and Babar put on 81 runs together, which was key to Pakistan’s score. By the 14th over, Pakistan was looking good at 133 for 2, ready to pick up the pace.

Late Overs: Khan Adds Fire

Things got wild. Shadab Khan came in hot with 30 runs off just 12 balls, hitting four 4s and a 6 at a rate of 250. But Pakistan also lost a bunch of wickets, including three in the 19th over.

Even with the stumbles, Pakistan got past 190, ending at 190 for 9 with a run rate of 9.50. Shaheen Shah Afridi added a quick 9 off 4 balls at the end.

USA’s Bowling: Van Schalkwyk Shines

Shadley van Schalkwyk was the star bowler for the USA, grabbing 4 wickets for 25 runs in his four overs. He took out key players like Salman Agha and Shadab Khan, slowing Pakistan down.

Mohammad Mohsin also kept it tight, giving up just 27 runs in his four overs, but overall, the USA bowlers had trouble keeping Pakistan’s top hitters in check during the first and middle overs.

USA Fights Back

The USA needed a strong start to chase 191, but Andries Gous got out early for 13. Shayan Jahangir brought some energy with 49 off 34 balls, timing his shots well.

Shubham Ranjane took over in the middle overs, hitting 51 off 30 balls. His innings included three 4s and three 6s, and briefly brought the USA back into the game as they passed 150 in the 18th over.

Pakistan’s Bowling Stays Strong

Pakistan’s bowlers kept their cool when it mattered. Shadab Khan bowled well, taking 2 for 26, including the big wickets of Monank Patel and Shayan Jahangir.

Usman Tariq was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 27 runs, breaking partnerships at key moments. Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz helped control the middle overs, keeping the run rate high for the USA.

Game Stats

Pakistan scored 56 runs in the powerplay but lost two wickets. The USA scored 50 runs for one wicket in their powerplay but then fell behind. Pakistan hit 11 sixes, while the USA hit 6. Sahibzada Farhan’s 73 was the highest score, and Shadley van Schalkwyk’s 4 for 25 were the best bowling stats.

Pakistan had a better run rate throughout the game, winning by 32 runs.

Group A Standings

Pakistan is now at the top of Group A with four points from two games and a good run rate. The USA hasn’t won yet and needs other results to go their way to qualify.

Pakistan pretty much locked in their spot for the Super Eight stage.

Talking Points

The game was pretty clean, but people are still talking about scheduling and money distribution. On the field, the USA’s improved batting and Pakistan’s late-innings struggles are hot topics.

Big Moments

Sahibzada Farhan’s innings was a standout. Shadab Khan’s all-around performance earned him MVP honors, proving how valuable he is with both bat and ball. The USA’s ability to score over 150 against a top team shows they’re getting more competitive.

Final Thoughts

This game showed how important Pakistan is to ICC tournaments. Games with Pakistan always grab attention, get lots of viewers, and attract sponsors. But the debate about fair revenue sharing continues. Matches like this one show how Pakistan’s presence makes tournaments bigger, pushing for a fairer system.

The USA’s showed that if you put in the work, you can become more competitive, even against established teams.