New Delhi: Pakistan beat the USA by 32 runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 encounter to avenge their loss against the side in the last edition. Chasing 191 runs in their Group A clash in Colombo on Tuesday, the USA side fought well but remained short to suffer their second consecutive defeat at the marquee event.
The side had lost their first game against India by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. While the Men in Green took a step ahead towards the Super 8 stage, USA’s chances of qualifying seem to be grim now with two back-to-back losses. USA batter Shubham Ranjane and Shayan Jahangir fought well in the chase to keep hopes alive for the side but failed to help them cross the lines.
USA fight well but fall short
While Ranjane smashed a half-century, smashing 51 runs off just 30 balls including 3 sixes and as many boundaries, Jahangir contributed with 49 runs. Milind Kumar was the last batter in the queue to showcase some courage with 29 off 22 balls but he too succumbed at a crucial stage in front of a disciplined bowling from Pakistan.
Rest of the batters in the line up failed to showcase aby effort in the chase going back to the pavilion cheaply. Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan starred with the ball for Men in Green claiming 3 and 2 wickets respectively. Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi also contributed in the game with one wicket apiece.
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