Pakistan Cruise to Commanding 32-Run Victory Over USA Behind Sahibzada Farhan's Explosive 73 in T20 World Cup Rematch

Pakistan secured a comprehensive 32-run victory over the United States at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, avenging their shocking Super Over defeat from the 2024 T20 World Cup. Sahibzada Farhan's explosive half-century laid the foundation for Pakistan's commanding total of 190/9, setting up a crucial win in Group A that keeps their tournament hopes alive.

Farhan produced a match-winning performance with a brilliant 73 off just 41 deliveries, smashing six boundaries and five towering sixes to set the tone for Pakistan's innings. The opening batsman's aggressive intent from the first ball demonstrated Pakistan's determination to dominate a fixture that carried significant psychological weight. His partnership with captain Babar Azam added 81 crucial runs for the third wicket, providing the platform for Pakistan's imposing total in humid Colombo conditions.

Babar Azam contributed a typically elegant 46 from 32 deliveries, anchoring the middle overs with his trademark class and timing. The captain's innings showcased his ability to rotate strike and find boundaries at crucial moments, keeping Pakistan ahead of the required run rate. Shadab Khan then provided the late fireworks with a blistering 30 off just 12 balls, including some audacious shot-making that demoralized the American fielders and pushed Pakistan past the 190-mark.

Chasing 191, the United States never established the momentum required for such a steep target, managing only 158/8 from their 20 overs. Pakistan's bowling attack, led by leg-spinner Usman Tariq's exceptional figures of 3/27, consistently picked up wickets at crucial intervals to strangle the American batting lineup. The Pakistani spinners exploited the Colombo surface expertly, extracting turn and bounce that troubled the USA batsmen throughout their chase.

Farhan was deservedly named player of the match for his explosive innings that set the tone for Pakistan's dominant performance. The victory moves Pakistan into a stronger position in Group A, with momentum now building after a difficult start to the tournament. For the United States, the defeat represents a setback in their ambitions to progress from a highly competitive group that includes traditional powerhouses India and Pakistan, along with emerging forces Netherlands and Namibia.