Farhan’s Half-Century Boosts Pakistan’s Impressive Total Against USA T20 World Cup 2026
In an impressive display during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sahibzada Farhan led Pakistan to a commanding total against the USA. This match took place on February 10, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo.
Farhan’s Spectacular Half-Century
Farhan’s outstanding performance saw him score 73 runs from just 41 balls. His innings included six fours and five sixes, establishing him as the top scorer for Pakistan in this match. His powerful batting was crucial as Pakistan reached a total of 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their full quota of 20 overs.
Match Overview
- Match Date: February 10, 2026
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
- Total Score: Pakistan – 190/9
- Top Scorer: Sahibzada Farhan – 73 runs
The USA captain, Monank Patel, opted to field first, a decision that soon backfired. Pakistan’s opening pair of Farhan and Saim Ayub put together a quick 54 runs in just five overs. However, a late resurgence from the USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk disrupted their momentum.
Key Partnerships
After a strong start, Pakistan faced two quick dismissals. Ayub scored 19 runs while captain Salman Ali Agha added just one. They slipped to 56/2 before star batsman Babar Azam joined forces with Farhan, forming a critical 81-run partnership for the third wicket. Babar’s innings ended at 46 runs from 32 balls, which included four fours and one six.
As the innings progressed, Farhan too met his end, contributing significantly to the total. His dismissal was followed by a quick partnership from Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, which added 34 runs off just 16 balls.
Bowling Performance by USA
Shadley van Schalkwyk emerged as the standout bowler for the USA, taking four wickets and conceding only 25 runs in his four overs. Meanwhile, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mohammad Mohsin, and Harmeet Singh each claimed a wicket, although their efforts were overshadowed by Farhan’s explosive innings.
Pakistan’s victory set a strong tone for their campaign in the T20 World Cup, with Farhan’s half-century proving pivotal to their success against the USA.
