Pakistan vs USA ICC T20 World Cup Match Summary – Pakistan Won By 32 Runs – Who’s MOTM
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Pakistan national cricket team defeated the United States national cricket team by 32 runs in a high-pressure Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
After the shock defeat in 2024, this was a statement win for Pakistan — controlled, disciplined, and timely.
Match Summary: Pakistan vs USA
- Pakistan: 190/9 (20 overs)
- USA: 158/8 (20 overs)
- Result: Pakistan won by 32 runs
Pakistan’s innings had momentum swings. They looked set for 200+ before a dramatic collapse in the final two overs, but the total still proved too steep for the USA under lights.
Pakistan Innings: Farhan Leads, Late Collapse Hurts
Pakistan started aggressively, with the top order attacking from ball one.
Key Batting Performances (Pakistan)
- Sahibzada Farhan – 73 (41 balls)
- The backbone of the innings; combined timing with power
- Babar Azam – 46 (32 balls)
- Anchored the middle overs and ensured stability
However, the last two overs saw Pakistan lose five wickets cheaply, stopping them short of the 200-mark.
Standout Bowling (USA)
- Shadley van Schalkwyk – 4/25
- Outstanding death-over spell that dragged the USA back into the contest
USA Chase: Resistance, But Too Much to Do
Chasing 191, the USA needed a fast start but lost early wickets to Pakistan’s spinners.
Key Batting Performances (USA)
- Shubham Ranjane – 51 (30 balls)
- A fighting half-century that kept hopes alive
- Shayan Jahangir – 49 (34 balls)
- Missed a fifty by one run but showed composure
Despite the resistance, the required rate kept climbing.
Pakistan’s Bowling Heroes
- Usman Tariq – 3/27
- Turned the match in the 19th over with two wickets in two balls
- Shadab Khan – 2/30
- Removed key batters, including USA captain Monank Patel
Man of the Match (MOTM)
🏅 Sahibzada Farhan
His 73 off 41 laid the platform for Pakistan’s victory and earned him the Man of the Match award.
Updated Group A Standings (After PAK vs USA)
| Team | Played | Won | Points | NRR (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1.150 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.450 |
| USA | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.850 |
Pakistan are now virtually through to the Super 8s, with the blockbuster clash against India coming up next.
FAQs Fans Are Asking
Is Pakistan qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8?
Not mathematically yet, but this win puts Pakistan very close. One more result in their favor will seal qualification.
Which Pakistani player has the most T20I runs?
Babar Azam remains Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in T20 internationals.
Who scored 344 in T20?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual T20 score (344 not applicable to T20; highest T20 score is 175*).
What This Win Means
- Redemption for the 2024 loss
- Momentum before the India match on February 15, 2026
- Improved Net Run Rate
- Confidence restored in Pakistan’s bowling depth
Pakistan didn’t just win — they controlled the game.
