Pakistan beat USA to avenge T20 World Cup upset

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 10, 2026 at 06:34 PM
Pakistan beat USA to avenge T20 World Cup upset

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In a 2026 T20 World Cup Group A match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Pakistan defeated the United States by 32 runs, avenging their upset loss to the USA in the previous tournament. Pakistan posted a total of 190-9, led by Sahibzada Farhan's 73 and Babar Azam's 46. Pakistan's bowlers, particularly Usman Tariq with 3-27, restricted the USA to 158-8. Shubham Ranjane top-scored for the USA with 51. This victory marks Pakistan's second win in the tournament, following their earlier win against the Netherlands.

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