How PCB, ICC, BCB reach resolution on T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan
USA openers Shayan Jahangir (49 off 34) and Andries Gous (13 off 13) offered a solid start and reached 50 for one after five overs. But once Pakistan’s spin quartet – Abrar Ahmed (1/30), Mohammad Nawaz (1/21), Shadab Khan (2/26) and Usman Tariq (3/27) – was introduced, the American innings struggled. Seven of the eight wickets that fell were claimed by Pakistan’s spinners, preventing any lasting partnership. Skipper Monank Patel fell cheaply to Shadab and Jahangir’s lofted shot was well caught by Shaheen Afridi at mid-wicket. Shubham Ranjane (51 off 30) and Milind Kumar (23) put on a fourth-wicket stand of 66, but the required run-rate proved too steep, leaving the USA short of the target. Earlier, Pakistan lost Saim Ayub and captain Salman Agh to a fiery spell by Shadley van Schalkwyk (4/25) in the sixth over, but Farhan’s muscular attack kept the innings on track. Even with wickets falling at the back, Shadab’s 30 off 12 balls ensured Pakistan finished with a formidable total. The win marks Pakistan’s second win in a row and they have moved to the top of Group A with four points. Quick Score: Pakistan 190/9 (Sahibzada Farhan 73, Babar Azam 46; Shadley van Schalkwyk 4/25) beat USA 158/8 (Shubham Ranjane 51, Shayan Jahangir 49; Usman Tariq 3/27) by 32 runs.