Pakistan vs USA HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup 2026: PAK gets 2 wins in 2 matches; beat USA by 32 runs
Sahibzada Farhan's display with the bat paired up with an all round bowling display take PAK to the top of the Group A points table.
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PAK vs USA T20 WC 2026
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. 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. Farhan’s aggressive approach included several boundaries and a six, while Babar rotated the strike efficiently, keeping the scoreboard ticking. The duo’s partnership laid the foundation for Pakistan’s total.
USA's bowlers, however, staged a late fightback, with Shadley van Schalkwyk being the standout performer, picking up four wickets in a brilliant spell. His key breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Farhan, brought Pakistan’s scoring to a halt, with Pakistan losing their fourth wicket at 177/5.
Harmeet Singh also contributed with a timely wicket, dismissing Shadab Khan for 11. Despite the wickets falling, Pakistan accelerated in the final overs, with Shadab Khan hitting a six before being dismissed, and Mohammad Nawaz adding quick runs.
In their chase of 191, USA got off to a solid start, reaching 50/1 after 6 overs. Shayan Jahangir and Andries Gous were in good touch, but Jahangir’s departure for 49 shifted the momentum. Shubham Ranjane kept fighting with a knock of 45 but wickets continued to fall. USA struggled in the middle overs, with Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan picking up key wickets. Despite some late resistance, USA finished their innings at 152/6, falling short by 32 runs.
Pakistan's all-round performance led them to a crucial victory as they top the Group A points table.
Pakistan vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
Pakistan playing 11: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
USA playing 11: Andries Gous(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel(c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.
10:28 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: PAK gets 2 in 2!
Pakistan get their revenge as they beat USA by 32 runs in Colombo to go top of the Group A points table.
10:18 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Harmeet departs!
Harmeet is caught down the ground as Usman tariq gets his 2nd of the night. USA 152/6 after 18.4 overs! Usman followed it up with another wicket on the next ball as USA lost their 7th within 19th over as well.
10:15 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA need 42 runs off 12 balls!
USA reached 149/5 after 18 overs, with Harmeet Singh on 5(3) and Shubham Ranjane on 45(25). Shaheen Afridi bowled a challenging over, conceding 19 runs.
Ranjane continued his assault with back-to-back sixes, first sweeping Afridi over midwicket and then launching a slower delivery down the ground. Singh chipped in with a four, off a top edge, and then added a single to long-on. Ranjane pulled a slower ball to deep midwicket for another single. Despite Afridi’s efforts, USA maintained a solid run rate in their chase, with Ranjane in destructive form.
10:06 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Usman gets Milind!
USA lose yet another wicket as the match is slipping away quickly from their hands now. Usman Tarq gets Milind Kumar. USA 123/4 after 16 overs!
10:01 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA need 80 off 30 balls!
USA reached 111/3 after 15 overs, with Milind Kumar on 20(18) and Shubham Ranjane on 23(16). Abrar Ahmed bowled a decent over, conceding 12 runs.
Kumar cut a short delivery for a four to third man, while Ranjane pushed a ball to deep mid-wicket for a single. A slight mix-up followed when Kumar missed a sweep, but a fumble by the keeper allowed them to get a single. Kumar then cut a short ball late for another four past backward point. USA continued to build momentum as they chased down the target.
9:53 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA 92/3 after 13 overs!
USA reached 92/3 after 13 overs, with Milind Kumar on 8(12) and Shubham Ranjane on 16(10). Shadab Khan bowled a tough over, conceding 13 runs.
Kumar swept a delivery to deep square leg for a single. Ranjane, despite visible discomfort, punched a ball to long-on for a single and then launched a six straight down the ground off a full delivery, despite a niggle in his back. A no-ball was called after an unsuccessful reverse-sweep attempt from Kumar, and the following delivery was a toe-edged shot to long-off. USA kept the pressure on in their chase.
9:48 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA 80/3 after 12 overs!
USA reached 80/3 after 12 overs, with Shubham Ranjane on 5(6) and Milind Kumar on 8(9). Usman Tariq bowled a mixed over, conceding 6 runs.
Tariq’s first delivery was a wide down leg, and Ranjane defended a floated ball on off. Kumar pulled a short delivery but miscued it, with a simple chance dropped by the sub fielder. Tariq then bowled a quick delivery outside off, which Kumar missed while attempting to cut. Ranjane swept a slow ball for a single to square leg. USA looked to build partnerships and maintain their chase.
9:42 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Jahangir departs!
USA reached 69/3 after 10 overs, with Shayan Jahangir on 49(33) and Milind Kumar on 3(4). Mohammad Nawaz bowled a steady over, conceding 8 runs.
Jahangir punished a full delivery from Nawaz, smashing it for a four down the ground. Nawaz got a bit of turn, but Jahangir still found gaps, adding another single to long-off. Kumar swept to deep midwicket for a quick single. Despite missing a loosener down leg, Jahangir and Kumar kept the scoreboard ticking. USA continued to build their chase with steady partnerships.
9:34 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: First wicket for Shadab Khan!
Shadab gets Monank as USA lose their 2nd wicket on the night.
9:27 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA 55/1 after 7 overs!
USA reached 55/1 after 7 overs, with Shayan Jahangir on 39(23) and Monank Patel on 3(6). Shadab Khan bowled a tight over, conceding just 5 runs.
Jahangir sliced a delivery over extra cover for two runs, while Patel managed a quick single to long-off. Khan kept the pressure on with a couple of dot balls, including one that drifted in on leg, which Jahangir defended solidly. Jahangir then steered a straight delivery to backward point for another tight single. USA continued to build their chase in a controlled manner.
9:21 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA 50/1 after the powerplay!
USA reached 50/1 after 6 overs, with Shayan Jahangir on 36(19) and Monank Patel on 1(4). Abrar Ahmed bowled a tight over, conceding just 8 runs.
Jahangir’s power hitting continued with a six over the bowler’s head in the first ball, sending it well over the sightscreen. He then took a quick single, narrowly escaping a run-out after a miss by Abrar at the non-striker's end. Patel faced some pressure but managed a single to mid-on. Despite the tight bowling, USA kept the scoreboard ticking in their chase of 191.
9:16 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Nawaz gets the breakthrough!
Salman takes a brilliant catch as Gous departs on an unlucky 13 courtesy of Nawaz's delivery.
9:12 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: USA on track for now!
USA reached 32/0 after 4 overs, with Shayan Jahangir on 24(14) and Andries Gous on 8(10). Abrar Ahmed bowled a tight over, conceding just 4 runs.
Gous struggled with the flighted deliveries, blocking one back to the bowler and pushing another to mid-off for a single. Jahangir, on the other hand, managed to clear the mid-on fielder for a couple of runs after attempting a lofted shot over long-on. Abrar kept his line and length consistent, creating pressure but couldn’t break the partnership. USA maintained a steady run rate in their chase of 191.
9:08 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 8 runs from the over!
USA reached 28/0 after 3 overs with Shayan Jahangir on 21(11) and Andries Gous on 7(7). Shaheen Afridi bowled his second over, conceding 8 runs.
Afridi bowled a full delivery to Jahangir, who edged it for a four past the keeper. A mis-field in the deep allowed Jahangir to steal a quick two runs. Afridi had a strong appeal for LBW, but it was clearly outside leg stump. Jahangir’s aggressive strokeplay continued, with a quick single off the last ball. Despite Afridi’s consistency, USA was off to a solid start in their chase of 191.
9:04 PM
Pakistan vs USA LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 11 runs from the over!
USA reached 20/0 after two overs, with Shayan Jahangir (14) and Andries Gous (6) in good touch. Saim Ayub bowled a solid first over, conceding 11 runs. Jahangir was the standout, hitting a six off Ayub's short delivery over mid-wicket, followed by a four to deep mid-wicket.
Ayub bowled well, but Jahangir's power hitting was on full display. Gous also played a quick single off a leg-break delivery from Ayub, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Despite some strong shots from Jahangir, USA had a decent start to their chase of 191.
Ayub bowled well, but Jahangir's power hitting was on full display. Gous also played a quick single off a leg-break delivery from Ayub, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Despite some strong shots from Jahangir, USA had a decent start to their chase of 191.
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First Published: Feb 10 2026 | 5:58 PM IST