"Beaten by the USA in a Super Over in the group stage in their previous meeting in this competition, Pakistan ensured there was never any danger of a repeat this time around. Sahibzada Farhan struck 73 off 41 balls in a superb innings that saw him hit six fours and five maximums. Farhan's third-wicket partnership of 81 with Babar Azam (46 off 32) set the platform for Pakistan to reach 190-9 off their 20 overs after being put in to bat."
"The legspin of Shadab was key in Pakistan ensuring the USA fell well short of 191. He took 2-26 while Usman Tariq claimed 3-27. Shayan Jahangir scored 49 for the USA and Shubham Ranjane (51) scored a half-century, with the underdogs in decent position for a late surge in the 16th over at 123-3."
"The Pakistan government had ordered the team to boycott the clash with India in Colombo. That was a decision was made out of a desire to "support" Bangladesh, whose request for their games to be moved away from India was dismissed. Bangladesh subsequently withdrew from the tournament. But the stand-off surrounding the game came to an end on Monday, when the Pakistan government reversed course."
Pakistan posted 190-9 after being put in to bat, powered by Sahibzada Farhan's 73 off 41 and a third-wicket stand of 81 with Babar Azam (46 off 32). Shadab Khan accelerated late with a 12-ball 30, helping set an imposing target. In reply, the USA reached 123-3 with contributions from Shayan Jahangir (49) and Shubham Ranjane (51) but collapsed, adding only 35 runs while losing five wickets. Shadab's legspin (2-26) and Usman Tariq's 3-27 strangled the chase, with Shaheen Shah Afridi removing Ranjane in the final over. Pakistan remain unbeaten in Group A and their scheduled match with India will proceed after a government reversal of an earlier boycott order.
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