Colombo, February 10, 2026 – Pakistan vs USA :The ghost of Dallas was finally laid to rest as Pakistan produced a clinical performance to overcome a resilient United States side. Driven by a powerhouse innings from Sahibzada Farhan and a disciplined spin attack, Pakistan successfully defended 190, despite a spirited late-innings charge by USA’s Shubham Ranjane.
Pakistan vs USA Match Overview: A Tale of Resilience and Redemption
Choosing to bowl first, the USA started well by slowing Pakistan’s middle order, but they couldn’t stop Sahibzada Farhan, whose 73 off 41 balls acted as the backbone of the Pakistani innings. At 178/4, Pakistan looked set for 210+, but a spectacular death-over collapse saw them lose 5 wickets for just 12 runs, finishing at 190/9. Shadley van Schalkwyk was the hero for the USA, finishing with a sensational 4/25.
The USA chase began with a flurry of boundaries from Shayan Jahangir (49), but the introduction of Pakistan’s spinners changed the game. Shadab Khan and Usman Tariq strangled the scoring rate and picked up regular wickets. Although Shubham Ranjane (51)* struck some massive blows in the final overs, the target proved just out of reach for the Associate nation.
Pakistan vs USA Match Scorecard: Detailed Statistics
1st Innings: Pakistan Batting
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Krishnamurthi b Harmeet Singh | 73 | 41 | 6 | 5 | 178.05 |
| Saim Ayub | c Netravalkar b van Schalkwyk | 19 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 111.76 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Jahangir b van Schalkwyk | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Babar Azam | c Milind Kumar b Mohammad Mohsin | 46 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 143.75 |
| Shadab Khan | c Andries Gous b van Schalkwyk | 30 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Jahangir b Netravalkar | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Netravalkar b van Schalkwyk | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | Run out (Andries Gous) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | not out | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | Run out (Shayan Jahangir) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| TOTAL | (20 Overs) | 190/9 | RR: 9.50 |
USA Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 6.25 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Harmeet Singh | 4.0 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Ehsan Adil | 3.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13.00 |
2nd Innings: USA Batting (Target: 191)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Shayan Jahangir | c Babar Azam b Shadab Khan | 49 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 144.11 |
| Andries Gous (wk) | c Salman Agha b Mohammad Nawaz | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Monank Patel (c) | c & b Shadab Khan | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30.00 |
| Milind Kumar | b Abrar Ahmed | 29 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 131.81 |
| Shubham Ranjane | b Shaheen Afridi | 51 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 182.14 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | b Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harmeet Singh | c Mohammad Nawaz b Usman Tariq | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | b Usman Tariq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shadley van Schalkwyk | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ehsan Adil | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 4) | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (20 Overs) | 158/8 | RR: 7.90 |
Pakistan Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Shaheen Afridi | 4.0 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Usman Tariq | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Shadab Khan | 4.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4.0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
Post-Match Analysis: Key Takeaways
1. Sahibzada Farhan: The Powerplay Specialist
Farhan’s aggression at the top was the deciding factor. While Babar Azam played the anchor role (46 off 32), Farhan took the game to the USA bowlers early on, ensuring that the target remained well above the psychological barrier of 180.
2. The Mystery of Usman Tariq
The breakout star for Pakistan, Usman Tariq, proved to be an enigma for the USA batters. His unique action and subtle variations earned him 3 wickets for just 27 runs, effectively killing the chase in the middle overs.
3. USA’s Death Bowling Clinic
Despite the loss, USA showed why they belong on this stage. To restrict Pakistan to under 200 after the start they had was a massive achievement. Van Schalkwyk’s ability to use variations at the death is a template for Associate nations.
Player of the Match: Sahibzada Farhan
For his brilliant 73 (41), which set up the match-winning total and allowed the bowlers to defend with confidence.