Pakistan beat the USA by 32 runs in Match 12 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo. This Pakistan vs USA game was special because Pakistan lost to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and they wanted to win this time. Pakistan batted first and scored 190 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan played well and made 73 runs, while Babar Azam scored 46 runs. The USA tried hard but could only make 158 runs for 8 wickets. Shayan Jahangir scored 49 runs for the USA, but it was not enough to win the match.
Pakistan Beat USA by 32 Runs – T20 World Cup 2026 Match Result
The Pakistan vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match started with USA captain Monank Patel winning the toss and choosing to bowl first at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
Match Summary:
- Toss: USA won and decided to bowl first
- Pakistan Score: 190/9 in 20 overs
- USA Score: 158/8 in 20 overs
- Result: Pakistan won by 32 runs
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
This win was very important for Pakistan, as they had lost to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup in a major upset. The defeat in 2024 was shocking for Pakistan fans, but this time the Men in Green came prepared and won convincingly.
Match Conditions at SSC Ground:
- The pitch had good bounce, helping both batters and bowlers
- The weather was clear and perfect for cricket
- The ground offered a fair contest between bat and ball
- Pakistan made full use of batting-friendly conditions to score 190 runs
First Innings: Pakistan Post 190/9 in 20 Overs
Sahibzada Farhan led Pakistan’s batting with a brilliant 73 runs off 41 balls, including 4 sixes and 8 fours. Pakistan got off to a flying start, reaching 50 runs in just 5 overs. Saim Ayub scored 19 runs with 2 sixes before getting out.
Babar Azam played well for 46 runs off 32 balls. He hit three fours in one over from Harmeet Singh. Shadab Khan smashed a quick 30 off 12 balls in the death overs. Pakistan finished at 190/9 in 20 overs.
| Player | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 73 | 41 | 8 | 4 |
| Babar Azam | 46 | 32 | 6 | 1 |
| Shadab Khan | 30 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Saim Ayub | 19 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
USA Bowling: Van Schalkwyk Takes Four
Shadley van Schalkwyk was the star bowler with 4 wickets. He dismissed Saim Ayub (19), Salman Ali Agha (1), Shadab Khan (30), and Faheem Ashraf (1). Mohammad Mohsin got Babar Azam out for 46.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 4 | 42 | 4 | 10.50 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 3 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Harmeet Singh | 4 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
Second Innings: USA Fall Short at 158/8
USA needed 191 runs but started poorly. Andries Gous scored 13 before getting out. Shayan Jahangir top-scored with 49 off 34 balls, hitting 2 sixes and 4 fours. He just missed his fifty.
USA kept losing wickets and the run rate climbed above 14 per over. Shubham Ranjane fought back with a fighting fifty, hitting back-to-back sixes off Shaheen Afridi. Milind Kumar scored 29 off 22 balls. USA finished at 158/8, losing by 32 runs.
| Player | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubham Ranjane | 50* | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Shayan Jahangir | 49 | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| Milind Kumar | 29 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| Andries Gous | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Pakistan Bowlers Seal Victory
Pakistan’s bowlers controlled the chase brilliantly. Usman Tariq took 3 wickets, including Milind Kumar (29) and Mohammad Mohsin (golden duck). Shadab Khan removed Shayan Jahangir for 49. Mohammad Nawaz dismissed Andries Gous early. Shaheen Afridi bowled the final over and got Ranjane out.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
Match-Deciding Moments in Pakistan vs USA Clash
Several key moments decided the outcome of this ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match. Sahibzada Farhan’s explosive 73 runs set up Pakistan’s big total of 190. Shadley van Schalkwyk’s 4-wicket haul kept USA in the game during Pakistan’s innings.
The turning point in the USA’s chase came when Shayan Jahangir was dismissed for 49 runs, just one short of his fifty. Usman Tariq’s double strike in the 19th over sealed the match for Pakistan. Shubham Ranjane’s late fireworks with back-to-back sixes came too late to change the result.
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Pakistan Defeats USA by 32 Runs in World Cup!
Pakistan finally beat USA by 32 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. This win was special because the USA shocked Pakistan in 2024. Now Pakistan has settled the score with a strong performance. This important win helps Pakistan in Group A of the tournament.
USA played with great spirit even though they lost. Players like Shayan Jahangir and Shubham Ranjane showed that the USA is getting better at cricket. Both teams will learn from this exciting match as the World Cup continues.
