Pakistan achieved a competitive total of 190/9 in their 20 overs against the USA in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match. Opener Sahibzada Farhan played a crucial role, scoring 73 runs off 41 balls, including six fours and five sixes, setting the tone for Pakistan’s innings.
Farhan, along with Saim Ayub, laid a strong foundation with a 54-run partnership for the first wicket. Despite Ayub’s early dismissal, Farhan continued his aggressive approach. A significant partnership of 81 runs between Farhan and Babar Azam further boosted Pakistan’s innings. Azam contributed 46 runs from 32 balls, ensuring a steady momentum.
As wickets fell at regular intervals in the middle and lower-middle order, Pakistan faced some pressure. However, Shadab Khan’s quick cameo of 30 runs off 12 deliveries and Shaheen Afridi’s unbeaten 9 off 4 balls pushed Pakistan to reach the 190-run mark. Shadley van Schalkwyk stood out in bowling for the USA, taking four wickets for 25 runs, while other bowlers struggled to contain Pakistan’s scoring.
