Match Result: Pakistan got sweet revenge for their 2024 T20 World Cup Super Over heartbreak, defeating USA by 32 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash at SSC Colombo on Sunday, February 9. Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 runs to power Pakistan to 181 for 6, before the bowlers restricted USA to 149 all out in 18.3 overs.
This was the redemption Pakistan desperately needed after the shocking Super Over loss to USA in the 2024 World Cup that knocked them out of the tournament.
🎯 Sahibzada Farhan 73 Runs Powers Pakistan
After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Pakistan got off to a shaky start when Abhishek Sharma dismissed opener Mohammad Rizwan for just 8 runs in the third over.
But Sahibzada Farhan had other plans. The 22-year-old right-hander played the innings of his life, smashing 73 runs off 47 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes.
Farhan's knock was a perfect blend of patience and power. He started carefully, reaching his fifty in 34 balls, then exploded in the death overs. His partnership with Babar Azam worth 89 runs set the platform for Pakistan's total.
Sahibzada Farhan innings breakdown:
- 73 runs off 47 balls
- 8 fours, 3 sixes
- Strike rate: 155.31
- 50 reached in 34 balls
Farhan was finally dismissed in the 17th over by Saurabh Netravalkar, caught at long-on trying to accelerate further.
🏏 Babar Azam Finds Form - 46 Runs
Captain Babar Azam silenced his critics with a solid 46 runs off 38 balls, his best score of the tournament so far.
After a lean patch where he scored just 15 vs Netherlands, Babar looked back to his fluent best. He played second fiddle to Farhan initially, then took charge in the middle overs.
Babar's innings included 5 fours and 1 six before he fell to Harmeet Singh in the 16th over, caught at deep midwicket.
His 89-run partnership with Farhan was crucial in getting Pakistan to a competitive total.
💥 Pakistan Finish Strong - 181 for 6
After Farhan and Babar's exits, Shadab Khan (21 off 11) and Iftikhar Ahmed (18 off 9) provided late fireworks.
Pakistan added 51 runs in the final 4 overs to finish at 181 for 6 in their 20 overs - a total that looked well above par on the SSC pitch.
Pakistan Innings:
- Sahibzada Farhan: 73 (47 balls)
- Babar Azam: 46 (38 balls)
- Shadab Khan: 21 (11 balls)
- Iftikhar Ahmed: 18 (9 balls)
- Total: 181/6 (20 overs)
USA's best bowler was Saurabh Netravalkar with 2 wickets for 36 runs, while Harmeet Singh took 2 for 34.
🇺🇸 USA Collapse to 149 All Out
Chasing 182, USA needed a strong start. They didn't get one.
Shaheen Afridi struck immediately, dismissing Andries Gous for a golden duck in the first over. Mohammad Amir then removed Aaron Jones for just 5 runs, leaving USA reeling at 11 for 2 after 2.3 overs.
Captain Monank Patel (38 off 29) tried to rebuild with Shubham Ranjane (52 off 36), but the required rate kept climbing.
Shubham Ranjane played a brave innings, scoring 52 runs off 36 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes - his first T20 World Cup fifty. But he received little support from the other end.
Once Ranjane fell in the 14th over, USA's chase crumbled. Haris Rauf ripped through the tail, claiming 3 quick wickets.
USA were bowled out for 149 in 18.3 overs, losing by 32 runs.
Final Score:
Pakistan: 181/6 (20 overs)
USA: 149 all out (18.3 overs)
Result: Pakistan won by 32 runs
🎯 Pakistan Bowling Dominance
Pakistan's bowling attack was disciplined and relentless:
- Shaheen Afridi: 4-0-28-2
- Mohammad Amir: 3.3-0-31-3
- Haris Rauf: 4-0-29-3
- Shadab Khan: 4-0-32-1
Haris Rauf was named joint Player of the Match along with Sahibzada Farhan for his devastating spell in the death overs.
😤 Revenge for 2024 Super Over Loss
This win was extra sweet for Pakistan fans who still remember the 2024 T20 World Cup disaster in Dallas.
In that match, USA shocked Pakistan in a Super Over after the main match ended in a tie. The loss contributed to Pakistan's early exit from that tournament.
Today, there was no Super Over drama. Just a dominant Pakistani performance that avenged that humiliation.
Captain Babar Azam said after the match: "We didn't forget 2024. Today we showed our class and got the result we deserved."
🎤 Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan shared the award with Haris Rauf:
"This innings means everything to me. Playing for Pakistan in a World Cup and scoring runs is a dream come true. The team needed me today and I'm glad I could deliver."
On the 2024 revenge:
"We had that 2024 loss in our minds. Today we made sure there was no mistake."
📊 Match Stats
Highest Score: Sahibzada Farhan 73 (PAK)
Best Bowling: Haris Rauf 3/29 (PAK)
Most Sixes: Sahibzada Farhan 3
Fastest Fifty: Shubham Ranjane 26 balls (USA)
Pakistan's third consecutive win in Group A puts them in strong position for Super 8 qualification.
📈 Group A Updated Standings
After this win, Pakistan climb to 4 points with improved net run rate:
Group A Table:
- India - 2 points (+1.829 NRR)
- Pakistan - 4 points (+0.890 NRR) ⬆️
- New Zealand - 2 points (+3.067 NRR)
- USA - 0 points (-1.456 NRR)
- Namibia - 0 points (-1.892 NRR)
⏭️ What's Next
Pakistan now face their biggest test: India on February 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. With Babar Azam and Sahibzada Farhan in form, Pakistan will believe they can finally break their 0-7 T20 World Cup record against India.
USA face Namibia on February 13 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. They need to win to keep Super 8 hopes alive.
For Pakistan, this was more than just a win. It was revenge. It was redemption. It was a statement.
The 2024 ghosts have been exorcised. Now they can focus on the real prize: defeating India and winning the World Cup.
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