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Pakistan Crushes USA by 32 Runs in T20 World Cup Group A Clash

Pakistan registered their first-ever T20I victory against the USA, winning by 32 runs in a Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Batting first, they posted their highest total of 190/9 against the USA, powered by Sahibzada Farhan's record-breaking 73. The USA, despite resistance from Shayan Jahangir and Shubham Ranjane, fell short at 158/8. The match also saw several statistical milestones, including Usman Tariq's best bowling figures for Pakistan against the USA.

Key Points: Pakistan vs USA T20 WC: Key Stats & Records Broken

  • Pakistan's first T20I win vs USA
  • Sahibzada Farhan scores record 73
  • Usman Tariq takes best bowling figures
  • Spinners bowl 16 overs
  • 5 sixes in powerplay
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T20 WC: Numbers game from Pakistan vs USA Group A match

Pakistan secures a 32-run victory over USA in T20 World Cup. Explore the key numbers, records, and standout performances from the Group A match.

"190/9: Pakistan's highest total v USA. - Match Report"

New Delhi, Feb 11

After Pakistan secured a convincing 32-run victory over the USA in their Group A clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, have alook at the numbers game from the contest.

This was Pakistan's first victory against the USA in the T20I. Earlier , they lost the 2024 T20 WC match at Grand Prairie in the super over.

190/9: Pakistan's highest total v USA. Their previous best was 159/7 in the 2024 T20WC.

73: Sahibzada Farhan's 73 is the highest individual score made by any Pakistan batter vs USA. Previously, Babar Azam scored 44 at Grand Prairie in the 2024 T20WC.

3-27: Usman Tariq recorded the best bowling figures for Pakistan v USA. He erased the record of Mohmmad Aamer who took 25-1 in the 2024 T20WC.

16: Spinners bowled 16 overs for Pakistan. This was the 2nd occasion when spinners bowled 16 or more overs for Pakistan during an innings of T20I. In 2012 in Colombo Pakistan spinners bowled 18 overs v Australia.

5: Pakistan batters hit 5 sixes in the powerplay. The most by them in this phase in all T20Is.

Put in to bat, Pakistan posted a competitive 190/9, riding on Farhan's explosive strokeplay and a crucial third-wicket partnership with captain Babar Azam. The target proved beyond the USA, who finished on 158/8 despite spirited resistance from Shayan Jahangir and Shubham Ranjane.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting stats! 16 overs of spin is a lot in a T20. Shows they were really relying on their spinners on that Colombo pitch. USA put up a decent fight though, 158 is not a bad score at all.
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Vikram M
As an Indian fan, it's always good for the tournament when Pakistan plays well... makes the potential India-Pak match more exciting! 😄 But honestly, they need to be more consistent. One big win against an associate nation doesn't solve their middle-order issues.
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Priya S
Happy for Sahibzada Farhan! Breaking Babar's record for highest score against USA is a big deal. He seized his opportunity. Hope he can carry this form forward. The USA team is improving rapidly, credit to them.
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Rohit P
The 5 sixes in the powerplay stat is the most telling. They came out with intent, which was missing in that Grand Prairie game. Bowling first was the right call by USA, but Pakistan's batting was just too strong on the day.
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Kavya N
Respectful criticism: The article focuses only on Pakistan's records. It would be nice to see some key numbers for the USA side too, like Jahangir's score or how many boundaries they hit. They are part of the contest after all. Good win for Pak though.

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