Pakistan delivered an impressive performance in the ICC T20 World Cup match and defeated the United States by 32 runs. The match showed Pakistan’s strength in both batting and bowling, giving fans confidence and excitement for upcoming games.
Batting first after being invited by the USA, Pakistan scored 190 runs in their full 20 overs. The team showed aggressive intent and built a challenging total that put pressure on the USA from the beginning.
Sahibzada Farhan played a brilliant innings and remained unbeaten on 73 runs from just 41 balls. His attacking shots helped Pakistan reach a strong total. Babar Azam also played an important role by scoring 46 runs, while Shadab Khan contributed 30 runs.
Other players had limited contributions. Saim Ayub scored 19 runs, Mohammad Nawaz made 5 runs, while captain Salman Ali Agha and Faheem Ashraf scored only one run each. Usman Khan and Abrar Ahmed were run out without scoring, and Shaheen Afridi remained not out on 9 runs.
In reply, the USA team could only score 158 runs in their 20 overs and failed to chase the 191 run target. Shubham Ranjane scored 51 runs and Shayan Jahangir added 49 runs, but their efforts were not enough to secure victory.
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Milind Kumar scored 29 runs and Andries Gous made 13 runs. Several USA players struggled, with four players failing to reach double figures and two getting out without scoring.
Pakistan’s bowlers played a key role in securing the win. Usman Tariq took 3 wickets and Shadab Khan took 2 wickets. Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz also took one wicket each.
For the USA, Saurabh Netravalkar took 4 wickets and tried to stop Pakistan’s strong batting. Mohammad Mohsin, Harmeet Singh, and Milind Kumar also took one wicket each.
This victory is important for Pakistan as it strengthens their position in the tournament and boosts team morale. The team’s balanced performance shows they are ready to compete strongly against any opponent.
Pakistan showed strong teamwork in this match. Batting and bowling both worked well. Farhan’s innings changed the game completely. It gave Pakistan a big advantage. The bowlers stayed calm and controlled the match. This win can increase Pakistan’s confidence in the tournament.
