PAK vs USA Highlights: Pakistan Win by 32 Runs | T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan Avenge 2024 Upset with Convincing 32-Run Win Over USA
Pakistan secured a 32-run victory over the USA in their Group A T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo, moving to the top of the points table ICC Cricket. This win avenged their humiliating Super Over defeat to USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup and keeps Pakistan’s campaign firmly on track.
After their nervy 3-wicket escape against Netherlands where Faheem Ashraf’s 29 off 11 balls saved the day, Pakistan produced a much more dominant performance. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan leading the charge with a blistering 73 off 41 balls. He was well-supported by Babar Azam, who anchored the innings with a steady 46 off 28 ICC Cricket.
Match Result: Pakistan 190/9 beat USA 158/8 by 32 runs
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Match: 12th Match, Group A
Tournament Context: Day 4 Action
This was the evening’s marquee fixture on Day 4 of the tournament. Earlier in the day, Netherlands bounced back from their loss to Pakistan with a 7-wicket win over Namibia in Delhi, while New Zealand posted a record-breaking 10-wicket victory over UAE in Chennai with a 175-run opening partnership.
Pakistan entered this match under immense pressure after USA nearly upset India by reducing them to 46/4 in the powerplay before Suryakumar Yadav’s 84* salvaged India’s campaign. The memory of USA’s 2024 Super Over win was still fresh, making this a must-win revenge match.
First Innings: Pakistan Post Competitive 190/9
USA Won Toss, Elected to Bowl First
USA captain Monank Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to exploit first-time night conditions at the SSC.
Flying Start (Powerplay: 56/2)
Pakistan were off to a flying start at 38/0 after 4 overs, cruising at a run rate of 9.5.Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan attacked from ball one, taking advantage of the new ball.
Early Setbacks: Big setback for Pakistan as star opener Saim Ayub was dismissed, caught by Saurabh Netravalkar off Shadley van Schalkwyk’s delivery. PAK at 54/1 after 5 overs.
Another shock for Pakistan as skipper Salman Ali Agha departed for just one run, caught by Shayan Jahangir off Shadley van Schalkwyk’s delivery.
Van Schalkwyk struck twice in quick succession, just like he did against India where he took 4/25.
Sahibzada Farhan – The Star Performer
Career-Best Performance
Pakistan ended powerplay at 56/2. Farhan’s presence was crucial to the Pakistan rebuild. He stitched an 81-run partnership with Babar Azam with some sensible batting and brilliant running between the wickets newsx.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Innings:
- Runs: 73 off 41 balls
- Fours: 6
- Sixes: 5
- Strike Rate: 177.12
- Dismissal: Caught by Sanjay Krishnamurthi off Harmeet Singh’s ball at 145/4 after 16 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan reached his fifty with an aggressive display, scoring 51 runs off just 27 balls india. His powerful strokeplay and quick scoring anchored Pakistan’s innings brilliantly.
This was Farhan’s first T20 World Cup fifty and his highest score in the tournament format.
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Babar Azam Responds to Critics
Silencing the Doubters
After facing heavy criticism for his 15 off 18 against Netherlands, Babar Azam scored 46 off 32, which included four boundaries and one six India TV News. He rotated the strike efficiently, keeping the scoreboard ticking alongside Farhan.
Babar Azam’s Performance:
- Runs: 46 off 28 balls (some sources say 32 balls)
- Fours: 4
- Sixes: 1
- Strike Rate: 164.28
- Partnership: 81 runs with Farhan
- Dismissal: Caught by Milind Kumar off Mohammad Mohsin at 137/3 after 15 overs
This knock was crucial in silencing critics who had questioned whether Babar should even be in the playing XI.
Late Innings Collapse
Despite the strong foundation, Pakistan lost wickets in clusters at the death:
Wickets 15-20 Overs:
- Babar Azam: 46 (28) – caught Milind Kumar, bowled Mohammad Mohsin
- Sahibzada Farhan: 73 (41) – caught Krishnamurthi, bowled Harmeet Singh
- Shadab Khan: dismissed by van Schalkwyk
- Faheem Ashraf: dismissed by van Schalkwyk
- Abrar Ahmed and Usman Khan run out, while Mohammad Nawaz was dismissed off Saurabh Netravalkar India TV News
USA Bowling:
- Shadley van Schalkwyk: 4 wickets (repeat of his 4/25 vs India)
- Harmeet Singh: 2/36
- Saurabh Netravalkar: 1 wicket
USA’s bowlers staged a late fightback, with Shadley van Schalkwyk being the standout performer, picking up four wickets in a brilliant spell ICC Cricket.
Second Innings: Pakistan Bowl USA Out for 158
USA’s Chase: 191 Target
USA reached 20/0 after two overs, with Shayan Jahangir (14) and Andries Gous (6) in good touch in ICC Cricket. Shayan Jahangir hit a six off Saim Ayub’s short delivery over mid-wicket, followed by a four.
Early Breakthrough: First shock for USA as Andries Gous departed for 13, caught by Salman Agha off Mohammad Nawaz’s delivery. USA at 42/1 after 5 overs india.
Shayan Jahangir’s Explosive Start
USA reached 55/1 after 7 overs, with Shayan Jahangir on 39(23) and Monank Patel on 3(6) ICC Cricket. Jahangir was in full flow, punishing loose deliveries and keeping USA in the hunt.
Captain’s Dismissal: Shadab Khan dismissed Monank Patel as USA lost their 2nd wicket ICC Cricket. The skipper’s wicket was a massive blow to USA’s chase.
Middle-Order Resistance: Shubham Ranjane’s Fifty
Shubham Ranjane led USA’s fightback with a valiant half-century, keeping them in the contest despite regular wickets.
Shubham Ranjane’s Innings:
- Runs: 50+ (exact score not specified)
- Dismissal: Shaheen Afridi landed the telling blow, firing in a pinpoint yorker to trap Shubham Ranjane right in front. The review only delayed the inevitable icc-cricket
Despite Ranjane’s efforts, USA’s chase fell apart in the middle overs.
Usman Tariq – The Match-Winner
Debut to Remember
Pakistan made one change from the Netherlands match, bringing in leg-spinner Usman Tariq for Salman Mirza (who had taken 3/24 vs Netherlands).
Usman Tariq’s Performance:
- Harmeet caught down the ground as Usman Tariq got his 2nd of the night. USA 152/6 after 18.4 overs ICC Cricket
- Usman followed it up with another wicket on the next ball as USA lost their 7th within 19th over ICC Cricket
Tariq’s spell in the death overs sealed the match for Pakistan, justifying captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to include him.
Pakistan Bowling Performance
Bowling Figures:
- Usman Tariq: 2 wickets (crucial middle-overs spell)
- Shaheen Afridi: 1 wicket (Ranjane’s yorker dismissal)
- Mohammad Nawaz: 1 wicket (Gous early)
- Shadab Khan: 2 wickets (including Monank Patel)
- Abrar Ahmed: 1 wicket
USA closed on 158/8, falling short after a late squeeze icc-cricket.
Match Statistics & Records
Pakistan Innings:
- Total: 190/9 (20 overs)
- Run Rate: 9.50
- Highest Score: Sahibzada Farhan 73 (41)
- Best Partnership: 81 runs (Farhan-Babar)
USA Innings:
- Total: 158/8 (20 overs)
- Run Rate: 7.90
- Highest Score: Shubham Ranjane 50+
- Best Bowler (PAK): Usman Tariq 2 wickets
Key Stats:
- Babar’s lowest T20I score of 16 in Colombo SSC was in 2026 against USA icc-cricket (this refers to his previous record, not this match where he scored 46)
- Sahibzada Farhan’s first T20 World Cup fifty
- Pakistan’s highest total in T20 World Cup 2026 so far
Player of the Match
Sahibzada Farhan – For his match-defining 73 off 41 balls that set up Pakistan’s total
Post-Match Reactions
Sahibzada Farhan: “My thinking was to continue playing my natural game because in T20 cricket, as an opener, you have to play that way. That’s the role given to us by the captain, to keep the attack on in the first six overs. We’ll go in with the same mindset”.
Salman Ali Agha (Captain): “Much better performance today. Sahibzada and Babar’s partnership was crucial. Usman Tariq justified our decision to play him. We’re heading in the right direction.”
Monank Patel (USA Captain): “Credit to Pakistan, they batted well. We fought hard but couldn’t execute in the middle overs. We’ll learn from this and come back stronger.”
Group A Standings After Match 12
Updated Points Table:
- Pakistan – 4 points, 2 wins (NRR: +0.55)
- India – 2 points, 1 win (NRR: +1.45)
- Netherlands – 2 points, 1 win (NRR: -0.35)
- USA – 0 points, 0 wins (NRR: -0.85)
- Namibia – 0 points, 0 wins (NRR: -0.80)
Pakistan get their revenge as they beat USA by 32 runs in Colombo to go top of the Group A points table ICC Cricket.
Pakistan’s Next Match: India Clash Confirmed
BREAKING NEWS: The ICC have released a statement confirming the participation of Pakistan in all their scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches – including their match against India on 15 February in Colombo Wisden.
Pakistan’s Upcoming Fixtures:
Next Match: vs India (February 15, Colombo)
- The biggest match of Group A
- Pakistan ended boycott threat
- Both teams have 100% record so far
- Winner likely to top the group
Following Match: vs Namibia (Group A)
Pakistan have now won both their group matches and sit comfortably at the top of Group A with 4 points.
Key Takeaways
For Pakistan:
- Sahibzada Farhan emerging as opening star
- Babar Azam back among runs
- Bowling depth with Usman Tariq inclusion
- Much-needed confidence boost before India clash
- Revenge for 2024 Super Over loss complete
For USA:
- Shubham Ranjane showed fighting spirit
- Shadley van Schalkwyk continues excellent form (4 wickets again)
- Two losses leave qualification hopes slim
- Need to win remaining matches
- Batting needs more consistency
Tournament Takeaways:
- Pakistan look more settled than against Netherlands
- Farhan-Babar partnership key to success
- USA competitive but lacking finishing ability
- India vs Pakistan clash just 5 days away
Player Performances Summary
Pakistan Stars:
- Sahibzada Farhan: 73 (41) – Player of the Match
- Babar Azam: 46 (28) – Crucial partnership
- Usman Tariq: 2 wickets – Match-sealing spell
- Shadab Khan: 2 wickets – Key dismissals
USA Performers:
- Shubham Ranjane: 50+ – Fighting fifty
- Shadley van Schalkwyk: 4 wickets – Excellent bowling
- Shayan Jahangir: 39 (23) – Explosive start
- Harmeet Singh: 2/36 – Economical spell
What This Win Means
Immediate Impact:
- Pakistan top Group A with 4 points
- Net run rate significantly improved
- Confidence restored after Netherlands scare
- Momentum heading into India clash
Qualification Scenario:
- Pakistan need 1 win from remaining 2 matches
- India match on Feb 15 is now crucial
- Winner likely tops the group
- Loser still likely to qualify but in 2nd place
Where to Watch Pakistan vs India
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: TBC
TV Broadcast: India: Star Sports Network
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Geo Super
Global: ICC official broadcasters
Live Streaming: India: JioHotstar
Pakistan: Tapmad, Cricket Gateway
Global: ICC.tv
Conclusion
Pakistan’s 32-run victory over USA was a statement performance after their nervy win against Netherlands. Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering 73 off 41 balls and Babar Azam’s steady 46 off 28 ICC Cricket laid the foundation, while Usman Tariq’s crucial wickets in the death overs sealed the deal.
This win avenges their painful 2024 Super Over defeat and puts Pakistan in the driver’s seat of Group A. With the India match now confirmed for February 15, Pakistan have momentum on their side heading into the tournament’s biggest clash.
Sahibzada Farhan has announced himself on the World Cup stage, Babar Azam has silenced critics, and Pakistan look like genuine contenders for the title.
Final Verdict: Pakistan’s best performance of the tournament so far. The Men in Green are peaking at the right time!