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Match 12, Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
, Feb 10, 2026
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PAK
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Player of the MatchSahibzada Farhan73(41)
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What's next? Another triple dose of cricket awaits on Wednesday, 11th February. The day begins with a tantalising Group D clash as South Africa lock horns with Afghanistan in the morning, in Ahmedabad. The base then shifts to Colombo, where Australia finally roll out their campaign at the R. Premadasa Stadium against Ireland. And under the Mumbai lights, the day signs off with a heavyweight clash as West Indies square off against England at the Wankhede. The action gets underway at 5.30 am GMT, but tune in early for all the pre-match buzz and all the exciting build-up. For now, it’s goodbye from us, only to meet again the next time. Take care, stay safe. Ta-ta. Cheers!
Another absorbing day of cricket - And just like that, the fourth day of the ICC T20 World Cup comes to a close. The day kicked off with the Netherlands cruising past Namibia in a fine fashion. What followed was history, as New Zealand tore through the United Arab Emirates with a record shattering 10 wicket win. Under lights, Pakistan finished the job, easing past the USA without any drama like their previous meet to stay unbeaten and stamp their authority as strong contenders for a Super 8 berth from Group A.
The victorious captain of Pakistan - SALMAN AGHA says he is always smiling and jokes that it would be rare to see him otherwise. He describes the result as a clinical win, pointing out that after struggling in the middle overs in the previous game, Pakistan addressed that area well this time around. Highlights that once the team got to 190, he felt confident they had enough to defend. Agha adds that he would have chosen to bat first after winning the toss, explaining that with the variety in Pakistan’s bowling attack, they back themselves to win even while defending totals in the 160 to 170 range. He stresses that the side is comfortable chasing as well and underlines the flexibility in the batting order. Notes that while the top three are likely to remain consistent, there is freedom to reshuffle beyond that. He concludes by saying there is always room for improvement, especially in the Powerplay with the ball, admitting they were good in patches but can still be more clinical.
The captain of the USA - MONANK PATEL reflects on the defeat. He says the USA bowled decently in the Powerplay but failed to maintain control through the middle overs, before the pacers pulled things back in the final four. He feels they were still in the contest while chasing 190. Patel admits that with the bat, they began well in the Powerplay but lacked intent in the middle phase, where Pakistan’s spinners took the pace off and made boundary hitting difficult. He also concedes that the batting unit panicked, which led to the steady loss of wickets and ultimately cost them the game. He points out that the team has played good cricket over the past 12 to 15 months and came into this match with confidence despite it being their second game. Patel concedes that small errors made the difference and stresses the importance of finishing the World Cup strongly with two wins. He also accepts the challenge of playing across different venues, noting that the team now moves to Chennai, where they will have a single session before working hard to bounce back stronger.
... It is time to hear it from the captains now ...
Ranjane shines in adversity - Once again, the familiar issues came back to haunt the USA. The spin quintet of Pakistan slammed the brakes on in that middle phase, strangling the scoring and forcing errors out of the batters. Batters came and went in a steady procession, as the USA were completely shut out from forming any partnership of substance. Out of all, Shubham Ranjane stood out with a classy 51 off 30 balls, albeit in a losing cause. However, he has given a solid account of himself in both games, against two big opponents, setting an example for others.
Promise faded as pressure built - Chasing a stiff target, USA needed a proactive start and they got exactly that. Shayan began a touch scratchy but soon found his rhythm, while Gous failed to stay long at the crease. Pakistan leaned heavily on spin with Shaheen the lone frontline seamer, yet the surface offered plenty for batting. At 50 for 1 at the end of the Powerplay, the Americans had laid a solid base to build on. However, Pakistan clawed their way back by stitching together a series of quiet overs, steadily cranking up the asking rate and shifting the momentum.
Farhan’s blaze meets van Schalkwyk’s four-for - Pakistan burst out of the blocks with intent, with both openers going hard and putting the USA bowlers under early pressure. Sahibzada Farhan led the charge, blazing his way to a 27-ball fifty to hand Pakistan a commanding platform. USA clawed their way back through Shadley van Schalkwyk, who dented the momentum with two wickets in a single over. Babar and Farhan then rebuilt with a dominant 81-run stand, threatening to blow the game open, before van Schalkwyk returned, snapping up two more wickets and finishing with an outstanding 4/25. Shadab's quick cameo of 30 from just 12 balls helped Pakistan to breach the 190-run mark as Pakistan smashed 45 runs in the last four overs.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - SAHIBZADA FARHAN gets the award for his fantastic 73 off 41 balls. Former Pakistan great Wasim Akram is out in the middle to translate it in English. Sahibzada Farhan says the ball was coming onto the bat beautifully during net sessions, adding that he told his batting coach he was feeling confident and backed himself to score runs in this match. Adds that this pitch was better and their plan was to make the most of the Powerplay. He ends by saying that they are going to play with the same mindset against India and give their best.
Pakistan fly high in Colombo - After an underwhelming show against the Netherlands, Pakistan have roared back in style, putting on a complete performance and winning this convincingly by 32 runs. Plenty of positives to take, with Babar back among the runs when it mattered, and the spinners tightening the noose relentlessly, accounting for seven of the eight wickets to crush the chase. For the USA, the concerns are mounting, and more worryingly, they are becoming a recurring theme within the batting unit. The middle order has struggled to soak up pressure time and again, and they will be hoping that added exposure at this level helps them find answers sooner rather than later.
End Of The Over 20 : 158/8
6 Runs
- 419.1
- 019.2
- W 19.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 019.6
E. Adil
1 (2)
van Schalkwyk
1 (2)
S. Afridi
4-0-42-1
19.6
0
Shaheen Afridi To Ehsan Adil
A yorker, on middle, Ehsan Adil digs it back to the bowler. Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs!
19.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To Shadley van Schalkwyk
Another low full toss in an attempt at a yorker, Shadley van Schalkwyk taps it to mid off. Babar Azam runs to his left and makes a good stop. Keeps it to a single.
19.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Ehsan Adil
A full toss, on off, Ehsan Adil knocks it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit would have been interesting.
Ehsan Adil is in at number 10.
19.3
W
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane OUT!
OUT! LBW! Shaheen gets his first wicket after a bit of an off day. Afridi fires one in on a fuller length, right in front of the sticks. Shubham Ranjane stays put and tries to work it across the line, but ends up playing all over the line. The ball beats the inside edge and strikes on the back pad. Given LBW on the appeal, but Shubham has reviewed it straightaway. UltraEdge comes up with a flat line and the Ball Tracking confirms the ball is projected to crash into the off and middle stumps. Shubham takes the review with him as his fine 51 off 30 balls comes to an end.
19.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
On a length, on off, Shubham Ranjane punches it to the cover fielder.
19.1
4
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
FOUR! Fifty up for Shubham Ranjane! A well-made 37 against India, in a losing cause, and now, he betters his tally in this World Cup, but again, when the game has long slipped away. But something positive for the USA in heaps of problems with the inconsistency in their batting unit. A low full toss, outside off, Shubham Ranjane picks it well and slashes it over a leaping cover fielder for a boundary.
Shaheen Afridi to close out the game. 3-0-36-0 so far are his bowling figures.
End Of The Over 19 : 152/7
3 Runs
- 118.1
- 118.2
- 118.3
- W 18.4
- W 18.5
- 018.6
van Schalkwyk
0 (1)
S. Ranjane
47 (27)
U. Tariq
4-0-27-3
18.6
0
Usman Tariq To Shadley van Schalkwyk
Flatter, outside off, with a pause. Shadley van Schalkwyk swings hard but misses. Usman Tariq misses out on his hat-trick.
Shadley van Schalkwyk is in next.
18.5
W
Usman Tariq To Mohammad Mohsin OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Usman Tariq is on a hat-trick now. Tariq holds his nerve and waits for Mohsin to show his cards early. Mohsin shuffles too far across the stumps, and Tariq fires it in full on the leg stump. Mohsin swings across the line and misses, and the ball crashes into the leg stump.
Mohammad Mohsin is the new batter in at 8.
18.4
W
Usman Tariq To Harmeet Singh OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! At 99 kph, it is a full toss, around fifth stump. Harmeet steps out, turns it into a low full toss and looks to muscle it straight down the ground, but cannot get it under it properly and mistimes it in the air. The ball dips in front of the long off fielder as Mohammad Nawaz charges in off the ropes. He slides across and takes a fine catch, maintaining possession of the ball.
18.3
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Good fielding. Full, on leg, Shubham Ranjane sweeps it to fine leg. Abrar Ahmed dives to his left and stops a possible boundary. Keeps it to a single.
18.2
1
Usman Tariq To Harmeet Singh
Flatter, outside off, with the pause. Harmeet Singh chips it over mid on for just a single.
18.1
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Nice and full, on off, Shubham Ranjane knocks it down the ground for a single. 150 comes up for USA.
Penultimate over coming up. USA need 42 from 12 balls. Usman Tariq (3-0-24-1) to bowl the 19th.
End Of The Over 18 : 149/5
19 Runs
- 617.1
- 617.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 417.6
H. Singh
5 (3)
S. Ranjane
45 (25)
S. Afridi
3-0-36-0
17.6
4
Shaheen Afridi To Harmeet Singh
FOUR! Streaky! A very ordinary over from Shaheen Afridi. Short, outside off, Harmeet Singh swings hard but gets a top edge. The ball flies over short third for a boundary. 19 runs coming from the Shaheen Afridi over. His figures read 3-0-36-0 so far.
17.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
Goes back of a length, on middle, Shubham Ranjane swivels and pulls it through square leg for a run.
17.4
1
Shaheen Afridi To Harmeet Singh
Much fuller, on off, Harmeet Singh drills it to mid off, where the fielder misfields and allows a run.
17.3
1
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
A touch fuller, just outside off, Shubham Ranjane eases it to cover for a single.
17.2
6
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
SIX MORE! Two balls, two sixes for Shubham Ranjane now! On a fuller length, on off, Shubham Ranjane gets down on one knee and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for yet another six.
17.1
6
Shaheen Afridi To Shubham Ranjane
SIX! That's a clean hit from Shubham Ranjane! On a length, outside off, Shubham Ranjane stands tall and pumps it down the ground and over long on for a biggie.
End Of The Over 17 : 130/5
7 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- W 16.3
- 1 LB 16.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
S. Ranjane
31 (21)
H. Singh
0 (1)
A. Ahmed
4-0-30-1
16.6
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shubham Ranjane
Length ball around off. Ranjane leans on and drops it with soft hands in front of cover for a quick single.
16.5
4
Abrar Ahmed To Shubham Ranjane
FOUR! Nice shot! Serves it full and drifts around the pads, Shubham Ranjane gets low on his knee and sweeps it using his wrists to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
16.4
lb
Abrar Ahmed To Harmeet Singh
Length ball angling into the pads. Harmeet misses the sweep, the ball brushes the front pad and deflects towards square leg for a leg bye.
Wickets continue to fall for the USA as half their side is in the pavilion. Harmeet Singh makes his way in at number 7.
16.3
W
Abrar Ahmed To Sanjay Krishnamurthi OUT!
OUT! OUTFOXED! Flatter and fired in on the middle stump line, pitching and skidding through. Krishnamurthi rocks back to pull but is late on the shot, gets beaten all ends up on the inside edge as the ball crashes into the stumps. Sanjay Krishnamurthi falls for a silver duck and from 123/3, the USA have slid down to 124/5, needing 67 more.
16.2
0
Abrar Ahmed To Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Flipper, on a length angling into the pads. Krishnamurthi misses the clip, and the ball catches him high on the front pad. A slight appeal for LBW, but wanes down instantly as the umpire denies.
16.1
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shubham Ranjane
A touch short, on the stumps, swept behind square on the leg side for a single.
It is falling apart for the USA now. Sanjay Krishnamurthi is in at number 6.
End Of The Over 16 : 123/4
12 Runs
- 1 WD 15.1
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 615.4
- 215.5
- W 15.6
M. Kumar
29 (22)
S. Ranjane
25 (18)
U. Tariq
3-0-24-1
15.6
W
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Milind Kumar holes out and Tariq has the last laugh. This is nicely tossed up, wide outside off, on a fullish length. Milind Kumar hastes himself on the slog sweep, and only manages a fat leading edge. The ball slices back towards short third where Shaheen Afridi takes a simple catch, moving a bit to his left. Milind Kumar departs on 29 off 22.
15.5
2
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Short of a length outside off with width on offer. Milind rocks back and carves the cut to the left of deep point, picks up a brace.
15.4
6
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
SIX! Into the arc and out of the park! Usman errs in length, as he serves a friendly half volley, on middle, Milind Kumar, despite the dramatic pause from Tariq, waits on it, getting down on his knee and nails it over deep mid-wicket for a six.
15.3
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Bowls a leg break, short and outside off, Shubham Ranjane extends his arms and slaps it wide of point for a single.
15.2
1
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Offers more flight, full and outside off, Milind Kumar goes for the slog sweep, but is too early and inside edges. The ball squirts past the leg stump to the short fine leg fielder. They cross.
15.1
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
The carrom ball now, short and outside off, Shubham Ranjane slaps it off the back foot to long off for a run.
15.1
wd
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
WIDE! Pushed miles outside off, on a length, Shubham leaves.
End Of The Over 15 : 111/3
12 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 414.3
- 114.4
- 114.5
- 414.6
M. Kumar
20 (18)
S. Ranjane
23 (16)
A. Ahmed
3-0-24-0
14.6
4
Abrar Ahmed To Milind Kumar
FOUR! Innovative and effective! Floated up, full and outside off, Milind Kumar goes for the reverse sweep. The ball pops up and turns sharply off the deck, taking the top edge and flying over short third for a boundary.
14.5
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shubham Ranjane
Gets across on this length ball, on middle and nurdles it to deep square leg for a run.
14.4
1
Abrar Ahmed To Milind Kumar
Goes for the sweep on the full ball, but inside edges it to short fine leg's right for a single.
14.3
4
Abrar Ahmed To Milind Kumar
FOUR! That's a beautiful shot! A bit quicker by Abrar, short and outside off. Milind Kumar uses the depth of the crease and width on offer, and threads the narrow gap between backward point and short third for a boundary.
14.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shubham Ranjane
Not too full and not too short, on middle, Shubham Ranjane shanks it down to long on for a single.
14.1
1
Abrar Ahmed To Milind Kumar
Short and flat, on middle, Milind crouches and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 100 up for the USA!
DRINKS BREAK. Since the Powerplay, the USA have added 49 runs, but have lost 2 big wickets as well. The Pakistani spinners have successfully managed to choke down the scoring in the middle phase and going spin-heavy has proved a worthy ploy for them so far. With 92 needed from 36 balls, someone will have to play the rescuer from here for the USA. The task is big, sure, but it is not at all impossible. Abrar Ahmed is back on.
End Of The Over 14 : 99/3
7 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 413.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
M. Kumar
10 (14)
S. Ranjane
21 (14)
U. Tariq
2-0-12-0
13.6
1
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Flatter, on middle and leg, Milind Kumar slogs it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for just a single.
13.5
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Short, on middle, Shubham Ranjane tucks it to deep square leg for a single.
13.4
4
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
FOUR! Well played by Shubham Ranjane! Usman Tariq goes full, on middle and leg, Shubham Ranjane picks it well and sweeps it through fine leg for a boundary.
13.3
0
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Appeal but turned down. Flatter, sliding down leg, Shubham Ranjane looks to slog it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
13.2
0
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Nice and full, on leg, Shubham Ranjane sweeps it but finds the fielder at short fine leg.
13.1
1
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Too full, on middle, Milind Kumar digs it through wide of mid on for a single.
Change? Nope. Usman Tariq to continue. 1-0-5-0 so far.
End Of The Over 13 : 92/3
13 Runs
- 212.1
- 112.2
- 1 NB 12.3
- 112.3
- 612.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
M. Kumar
8 (12)
S. Ranjane
16 (10)
S. Khan
4-0-26-2
12.6
1
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Very full, on middle, Milind Kumar gets low and sweeps it through square leg for a single.
12.5
1
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
Short, on middle, Shubham Ranjane tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
6
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
SIX! All the way! Flatter, just outside off, Shubham Ranjane gets down on one knee and clatters it down the ground for a biggie.
12.3
1
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Much fuller, outside off, Milind Kumar drills it down the ground for a single.
12.3
nb
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Loud shout for LBW, but nothing from the umpire. Short, on off, Milind Kumar looks to reverse sweep it but wears it on his pads. Just when Pakistan were thinking about a review, the hooter echoes indicating for a No Ball as Shadab has overstepped. Such a shame. Free Hit to follow.
12.2
1
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
Too full, on off, Shubham Ranjane drills it through long on for a single.
12.1
2
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
Floated up and on the pads, this is deftly eased to the long on region for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 79/3
5 Runs
- 1 WD 11.1
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 1 WD 11.4
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
M. Kumar
6 (9)
S. Ranjane
6 (6)
U. Tariq
1-0-5-0
11.6
0
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Some turn! Short, on middle, Milind Kumar tries to play at it but gets a hit on his rib cage. Tidy start from Usman Tariq.
11.5
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Flatter, on off, Shubham Ranjane pushes it to cover for a single.
11.4
1
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
IN THE AIR... DROPPED! Khawaja Nafay, the sub fielder, is the guilty party. That should have been taken by all standards. Dragged short and on the stumps. Milind goes for the pull but mistimes it badly off the inner half of the blade. Nafay runs to his left from deep square leg, even gathers the ball in his hands, going two-handed, but puts it down eventually. The ball rolls away, and the batters get a single.
11.4
wd
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Wide! Sways it way outside off, Milind Kumar leaves it alone. Wided.
11.3
0
Usman Tariq To Milind Kumar
Short, just outside off, Milind Kumar tries to play at it but misses.
11.2
1
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Tossed up, on middle, Shubham Ranjane sweeps it through square leg for a single.
11.1
0
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Short, on middle, Shubham Ranjane blocks it back to the bowler.
11.1
wd
Usman Tariq To Shubham Ranjane
Wide! Usman Tariq starts with a wide. Flatter, down leg, Shubham Ranjane leaves.
End Of The Over 11 : 74/3
6 Runs
- 110.1
- W 10.2
- 210.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 110.6
S. Ranjane
4 (3)
M. Kumar
5 (6)
S. Khan
3-0-13-2
10.6
1
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
A good over for Pakistan. Short, on off, Shubham Ranjane punches it through wide mid off for a single.
10.5
1
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Flatter, on middle and leg, Milind Kumar flicks it through square leg for a single.
10.4
1
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
A sharp leg break, around off, this is whipped to long on for a single.
10.3
2
Shadab Khan To Shubham Ranjane
A flat googly on a good length, turning back in towards middle. Shubham gets a neat glance in front of square leg and picks up a couple.
Wickets keep falling for USA after a good start. Shubham Ranjane is in at number 5.
10.2
W
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Shayan perishes now, under the constant pressure of acceleration. Shadab took all the pace off it, floating it up on a length at 82 kph, possibly the googly too. Shayan went hunting, trying to drag it from outside off towards mid-wicket, but only caught the inside half. Straight down the throat of the man at long off. A catching practice for Shaheen. 49 off 34 for Jahangir and USA are 69/3, needing 122 more.
10.1
1
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Short and outside off, Milind Kumar cuts it to deep point for a single.
Halfway crossed. The USA are 68/2. Pakistan, at the same stage, were 85/2.
End Of The Over 10 : 68/2
8 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 49.6
S. Jahangir
49 (33)
M. Kumar
3 (4)
M. Nawaz
3-0-21-1
9.6
4
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
FOUR! A much-needed boundary! Flatter, just outside off, Shayan Jahangir gets down on one knee and drills it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
9.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Milind Kumar
Flatter, on middle, Milind Kumar slogs it towards mid-wicket for a single.
9.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Keeps it short, just outside off, Shayan Jahangir stays back and punches it to mid off for a run.
9.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Sways it down leg, Shayan Jahangir shuffles across and looks to slog it but wears it on his pads. The ball rolls towards the left of the keeper. Dot.
9.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Milind Kumar
Short ball, on off, Milind Kumar makes room and punches it through mid off for another run.
9.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Nice and full, on leg, Shayan Jahangir knocks it through the right of the bowler for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 60/2
3 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- W 8.3
- 18.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
M. Kumar
1 (2)
S. Jahangir
43 (29)
S. Khan
2-0-7-1
8.6
0
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Brilliant over from Shadab Khan. Quicker, on off, Milind Kumar lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
8.5
1
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
Shorter, on off, Shayan Jahangir pushes it through cover for a single.
8.4
1
Shadab Khan To Milind Kumar
Quicker, on middle, Milind Kumar looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards short fine leg. They collect a single.
Two wickets in quick time for Pakistan. Milind Kumar is in at number 4.
8.3
W
Shadab Khan To Monank Patel OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! The pressure was building on Monank and Shadab gets the reward for his consistent bowling. On a length and aimed at the stumps. The batter drops to one knee for the slog sweep but only manages a top edge, the ball hangs in the air long enough for Shadab to settle underneath and take the catch. USA are 58/2, chasing 191.
8.2
1
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
Flatter, outside off, Shayan Jahangir chips it over extra cover. The fielder in the deep runs to his right and makes a good stop near the fence. Keeps it to a single.
8.1
0
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
Appeal but turned down! Fuller, outside off, Shayan Jahangir looks to reverse sweep it but misses. The keeper collects the ball and appeals but nothing from the umpire. Perhaps the noise was of the bat touching the ground.
Good little phase for Pakistan, this. They have conceded just 15 runs in the last 3 overs.
End Of The Over 8 : 57/1
3 Runs
- 27.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
M. Patel
3 (9)
S. Jahangir
41 (26)
M. Nawaz
2-0-13-1
7.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Monank Patel
Tight over from Mohammad Nawaz. Flatter, just outside off, Monank Patel makes room and drives it to the cover fielder.
7.5
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Monank Patel
Pitched up on off. Monank Patel clips it to the left of the bowler. Shayan Jahangir sets off but is sent back from halfway and has to dive in as Nawaz charges across. Nawaz throws himself at the ball and attempts a flick back towards the bowler’s end, but cannot find the angle. The ball deflects off Shayan’s body and trickles away.
7.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Slows it up, outside off, Shayan Jahangir punches it to point for a quick single.
7.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Turn and bounce, outside off, Shayan Jahangir swings hard but misses.
7.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Quicker, just outside off, Shayan Jahangir looks to drive it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls back to the bowler. Dot.
7.1
2
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Slower one, on off, Shayan Jahangir pushes it through the diving point fielder for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.
End Of The Over 7 : 54/1
4 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
M. Patel
3 (7)
S. Jahangir
38 (22)
S. Khan
1-0-4-0
6.6
0
Shadab Khan To Monank Patel
Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Monank Patel lunges and looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up. The keeper whips the bails off but Monank Patel's back leg never dragged out or got lifted from the crease.
6.5
1
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
In the air... safe! Full, outside off, Shayan Jahangir looks to loft it but gets a top edge. The ball carries on the bounce towards deep cover for just a single.
6.4
0
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
Fired in, on middle, fuller on length. Shayan Jahangir leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
6.3
1
Shadab Khan To Monank Patel
Short, on off, Monank Patel knocks it down to mid on for a single.
6.2
1
Shadab Khan To Shayan Jahangir
Slower, shorter, and outside off. Shayan Jahangir guides it to short third for a quick single. The fielder picks it and throws it flatly towards the keeper, who whips the bails off, but Monank Patel was well in. The replay confirms the same, that Monank just planted his bat in the nick of time before the stumps were broken by Usman.
6.1
1
Shadab Khan To Monank Patel
Tossed up, full and outside off, Monank Patel drives it through wide of mid off for a run.
DRINKS BREAK. This has been a good start for the Americans in their pursuit of a big score. Yes, they have lost a big wicket of Gous in the process, but a solid base has been formed and it is time to bake the cake nicely. The pitch has no such demons as the ball is coming nicely on the bat. Pakistan have gone all spin, as they have opted for just one frontline pacer in Shaheen, with respect to the conditions. Faheem can bowl medium-pace and they might use him somewhere down the line. For now, Shadab Khan has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 50/1
8 Runs
- 65.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 15.5
- 05.6
S. Jahangir
36 (19)
M. Patel
1 (4)
A. Ahmed
2-0-12-0
5.6
0
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
Carrom ball, full and outside off, Shayan Jahangir leaves it alone. 50/1 at the end of the Powerplay.
5.5
1
Abrar Ahmed To Monank Patel
Slightly shorter, on off, Monank Patel knocks it to mid on for a quick single. Shaheen Afridi has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. 50 comes up for USA.
5.4
0
Abrar Ahmed To Monank Patel
Flatter, turning down the leg side, Monank Patel tries to keep it away but misses and it goes off his pads.
5.3
0
Abrar Ahmed To Monank Patel
Too full, on off, Monank Patel flicks it to the right of the bowler.
5.2
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
Full, on off, Shayan Jahangir flicks it to the right of the bowler and runs for a single. Abrar Ahmed picks the ball and tries a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit and Shayan Jahangir was a goner.
5.1
6
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
SIX! What a shot! A carrom ball, on middle, a little fuller. Shayan Jahangir stays in his crease and powers it down the ground for a biggie.
End Of The Over 5 : 42/1
10 Runs
- 14.1
- 44.2
- 14.3
- 44.4
- W 4.5
- 04.6
M. Patel
0 (1)
S. Jahangir
29 (16)
M. Nawaz
1-0-10-1
4.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Monank Patel
Nice and full, on off, Monank smothers the spin back to the bowler.
Pakistan finally have their first wicket. Monank Patel, the skipper, walks in at number 3.
4.5
W
Mohammad Nawaz To Andries Gous OUT!
OUT! UP IN THE AIR, GONE! Nawaz puts a halt to this threatening opening partnership. Cunningly bowled by Nawaz as he drops the pace further and gives the ball more air time. Pitched full and around the off pole and it grips a bit as well. Andries Gous gets lured into the flight and attempts to launch it downtown, but swings his bat early and slices it off the toe end. Now, two fielders converge - Babar Azam from long off, who runs in off the ropes, and Salman Agha from cover, who moves to his right. Agha calls for the catch and Babar bails out. But still, Salman has him in his peripheral vision, but maintains his cool and eyes locked on the ball to take a fine running catch. The dangerous Andries Gous goes for a tame run-a-ball 13 and USA are 42/1, chasing 191.
4.4
4
Mohammad Nawaz To Andries Gous
FOUR! Handsomely played! Short by Nawaz, on the stumps. Gous uses the depth of the crease and launches it over Shaheen at mid on for a boundary.
4.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
Fired in and around leg, on a good length, Shayan Jahangir nudges it off the inside edge to square leg for a single.
4.2
4
Mohammad Nawaz To Shayan Jahangir
FOUR! Not in total control, but gets it away. Spins and grips from a length, outside off, Shayan throws the kitchen sink at it, trying to smash over cover, but the ball turns and gets sliced over backward point for a boundary.
4.1
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Andries Gous
Right into the blockhole, on off, Andries Gous shovels it to the left of Shaheen, who dives from mid on and cuts it off. One taken. Afridi gets appreciated by his teammates for a fine effort.
Going all spin now, are Pakistan. Here's Mohammad Nawaz, replacing Shaheen Afridi.
End Of The Over 4 : 32/0
4 Runs
- 23.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 13.6
A. Gous
8 (10)
S. Jahangir
24 (14)
A. Ahmed
1-0-4-0
3.6
1
Abrar Ahmed To Andries Gous
Pitched fuller, around off, Gous pushes it wide of mid off and scampers through for a run. A tidy start from the leggie, as always!
3.5
0
Abrar Ahmed To Andries Gous
Run out appeal! Fullish and floated outside off, Andries Gous throws his hands and eases it to backward point. Gous is keen for a single, but is sent back by Shayan as the ball is picked up by the fielder. Seeing Andries out of the crease, the fielder throws to Usman and he whips the bails off. But not before Gous makes it back home. Usman appeals for a run out, but nothing doing.
3.4
0
Abrar Ahmed To Andries Gous
A googly, on middle, Andries Gous pushes it gently to the right of the bowler.
3.3
1
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
Pushed flat and on a length, on leg, Shayan Jahangir backs away and heaves it through square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
Gets in front to defend, but does not read the googly on a fuller length, and inside edges onto the front pad.
3.1
2
Abrar Ahmed To Shayan Jahangir
IN THE AIR... LANDS SAFE! The shot was actually on with mid on in the ring. A full ball on the middle and leg stump, Shayan Jahangir clears the front leg and airs it over mid on. Shaheen Afridi runs back from the ring and Saim Ayub sprints to his left from deep mid-wicket, but the ball lands it between the two fielders as it plugs in the outfield. Two taken.
This has been a decent start for the USA. They are 28/0 after 3 overs. Pakistan were 32/0 at the same stage. Abrar Ahmed is introduced into the attack, replacing Saim.
End Of The Over 3 : 28/0
8 Runs
- 12.1
- 02.2
- 22.3
- 02.4
- 42.5
- 12.6
S. Jahangir
21 (11)
A. Gous
7 (7)
S. Afridi
2-0-17-0
2.6
1
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
Slammed into the pitch, on leg, Shayan Jahangir whips it aerially and on the bounce to the left of deep square leg for a run. Shaheen has leaked 17 runs from his 2 overs so far.
2.5
4
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
FOUR! That flew past the keeper! Shaheen is not happy with Usman's effort. Back of a length, on middle, Shayan Jahangir looks to whip that across, but gets a fat outside edge behind to the keeper's right. Usman Khan initially moves to his left and then dives to his right, but the ball evades his outstretched right hand and gallops to the fence behind.
2.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
Nagging length, around off, Shayan Jahangir heaves it off the inner half to mid-wicket.
2.3
2
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
On a good length, on leg, Shayan Jahangir heaves it to deep mid-wicket's right, where Faheem Ashraf fumbles on a straightforward ball and parries it away to his left, allowing the second run.
2.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
A half hearted appeal for LBW, but it is clearly pitching outside leg. On a length, outside leg, nipping into the batter. Shayan Jahangir gets in an awkward tangle for a block, and wears it on the pads as the ball beats the inside edge.
2.1
1
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
Swings back in a touch, on a fractionally fuller length, Andries Gous plays with a vertical bat and drills it down the ground for a single as mid off cuts it to his right.
End Of The Over 2 : 20/0
11 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 61.4
- 01.5
- 41.6
S. Jahangir
14 (6)
A. Gous
6 (6)
S. Ayub
1-0-11-0
1.6
4
Saim Ayub To Shayan Jahangir
FOUR! Gets all of it! Dropped short by Saim, on the leg stump, Shayan Jahangir picks the length early and pulls it over mid-wicket, bisecting long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.5
0
Saim Ayub To Shayan Jahangir
Landed on a fuller length, on leg, Shayan Jahangir fails to get under it to pump it over mid on and chips it on the bounce to the fielder in the ring.
1.4
6
Saim Ayub To Shayan Jahangir
SIX! That goes all the way for a six! Shorter, slower, and on middle. Shayan Jahangir goes deep in his crease and pulls it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
1.3
0
Saim Ayub To Shayan Jahangir
Short and outside off, Shayan Jahangir crunches it off the back foot, but Faheem Ashraf, at covers, dives to his left and cuts it off, preventing any run.
1.2
0
Saim Ayub To Shayan Jahangir
Fizzes through the deck, on a length, on middle, Shayan Jahangir goes deep in the crease and stabs it to point.
1.1
1
Saim Ayub To Andries Gous
Nicely floated up, full and on off, Andries Gous taps it gently to the cover region for a single.
So 9 from the opening over. And Pakistan have opted for a spinner right away. Saim Ayub to operate from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 40.3
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 40.6
S. Jahangir
4 (1)
A. Gous
5 (5)
S. Afridi
1-0-9-0
0.6
4
Shaheen Afridi To Shayan Jahangir
FOUR! Up and over! A loose ball by Afridi, on leg, Shayan Jahangir hits it over and between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.5
1
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
Nearly chops it on! Back of a length around off, shaping away from the right-hander. Gous plays from the crease with no footwork, looking to work it through the off side. He gets a bottom edge that deflects off the front boot and trickles in front of cover-point. They cross for a quick single.
0.4
0
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
Gous bunts this length ball back to the bowler.
0.3
4
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
FOUR! That is some way to get off the mark! A touch fuller, outside off, Andries Gous leans on and creams it in the gap through cover for a boundary.
0.2
0
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
On a length, on middle and leg, Andries Gous flicks it to mid-wicket.
0.1
0
Shaheen Afridi To Andries Gous
What a start from Shaheen! Back of a length, on leg, Andries Gous is cramped for room as he looks to block it. Gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball clips his pads and lobs towards the keeper. An appeal for lbw but turned down. Height was an issue.
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Match Info
- Venue Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Weather Clear
- Toss USA won the toss and elected to field
- Result Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs
- Player of the Match Sahibzada Farhan
- Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
- Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Pakistan 190/9 in 20.0 overs
- Pakistan 155/4 in 16.5 overs
- Referral 2 (16.3 ovs): USA against S Khan (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, USA: 1)
- Drinks: Pakistan 133/2 in 14.0 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 38 balls between S Farhan (28) and B Azam (21)
- Pakistan 100/2 in 11.5 overs
- S Farhan 9th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (4x4) (4x6)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Pakistan 56/2
- Drinks: Pakistan 54/1 in 5.1 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 30 balls between S Ayub (19) and S Farhan (34)
- Pakistan 54/0 in 5.0 overs
- Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): USA against S Ayub (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, USA: 2) (Retained)
- Referral 1 (19.3 ovs): S Ranjane against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, USA: 1)
- S Ranjane 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (3x4) (3x6)
- USA 150/5 in 18.1 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between M Kumar (23) and S Ranjane (25)
- USA 100/3 in 14.1 overs
- M Kumar dropped on 5 by K Nafay in 11.4 overs
- Drinks: USA 50/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): USA 50/1
- USA 50/1 in 5.5 overs
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