Pakistan Innings
Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive 190/9 in 20 overs, driven by a superb knock from Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 73 off 41 balls. Babar Azam provided solid support with 46 runs, while Shadab Khan added a quick 30 off 12 balls to boost the total in the death overs and push Pakistan close to the 200-run mark.
USA Innings
Chasing 191, the USA showed fighting spirit through Shubham Ranjane (51) and Shayan Jahangir (49), but regular wickets prevented them from building a sustained challenge. Pakistan’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings, restricting USA to 158/8 in 20 overs, resulting in a 32-run victory for Pakistan.
Key Turning Points
- Sahibzada Farhan’s attacking innings provided Pakistan with a strong platform.
- Late acceleration from Shadab Khan lifted the total to a challenging score.
- Pakistan bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals during the chase.
- USA’s middle-order resistance was not enough to overcome the rising required run rate.
Match Summary
Pakistan’s powerful batting effort combined with steady bowling secured a 32-run win, giving them valuable points and early momentum in the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage.