T20 World Cup: Farhan, bowlers power Pakistan to 32-run win over USA

Sahibzada Farhan’s commanding 73 and a disciplined bowling performance helped Pakistan defeat the United States by 32 runs in their Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the SSC Colombo on Tuesday.

Batting first after being put in, Pakistan posted 190 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan led the charge with an impressive 73 off 41 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. He shared a crucial partnership with Babar Azam, who scored a composed 46 off 32 deliveries to steady the innings after early wickets.

Pakistan lost momentum in the middle overs, but Shadab Khan provided late impetus with a quickfire 30 off just 12 balls. Shaheen Shah Afridi added a cameo at the end, remaining unbeaten on nine, as Pakistan finished with a strong total.

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For the USA, Shadley van Schalkwyk was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 25 runs, while Saurabh Netravalkar and Mohammad Mohsin picked up one wicket each.

Chasing 191, the United States were restricted to 158 for 8 in 20 overs. Shubham Ranjane top-scored with an aggressive 51 off 30 balls, while Shayan Jahangir contributed 49 off 34 deliveries. Despite a brief recovery in the middle overs, the required run rate kept climbing.

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Pakistan’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings. Usman Tariq was the most successful, taking 3 for 27, while Shadab Khan claimed two wickets for 26 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Nawaz took one wicket each.

The disciplined bowling effort ensured Pakistan defended their total comfortably, sealing a comprehensive win over the USA.