Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 32 runs
Player of the match: Sahibzada Farhan
Result · T20 Internationals
Pakistan Cricket vs Usa Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 249Chase success · 43%POTM · Sahibzada Farhan
Match preview & overview
Pakistan see off USA by 32 runs in Colombo T20I
Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs in a T20 International at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on 10 February 2026. Batting first after USA won the toss and chose to field, Pakistan posted 190 for 9. A total that proved sufficient despite a chaotic final five overs in which they lost 6 wickets for 53 runs. USA's reply was competitive through the first 15 overs but their death batting collapsed: 47 runs fell for 5 wickets between overs 16 and 20, and they finished on 158 for 8. Sahibzada Farhan was named Player of the Match.
The margin tells only part of the story. USA kept themselves in contention deep into the chase, and at the midpoint of their innings the match was genuinely open. Pakistan's experience in the closing stages made the difference. Their bowlers restricted USA to a below-par death total in conditions where, historically, sides batting second at this ground have averaged 259 runs across 46 T20 matches.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo — 46-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
46
T20 matches hosted
249
Avg 1st-innings score
259
Avg 2nd-innings score
43%
Chase success rate
26
Avg powerplay runs
52%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan post 190/9 despite a chaotic death
Pakistan reached 190 for 9, with the middle overs doing the bulk of the work: 81 runs fell for just 1 wicket between overs 7 and 15. The death overs (16-20) cost them dearly, however, with 6 wickets falling for 53 runs. It was a total that proved enough, but only just.
Angle 02
USA's chase ran out of steam after a decent start
Angle 03
Sahibzada Farhan takes Player of the Match
Angle 04
USA chose to field. The chase looked on for 16 overs
Angle 05
Venue averages suggest 190 was below par
Key players
Players who decided it
Pakistan Cricket
Sahibzada Farhan
Pakistan Cricket
Mohammad Hafeez
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Pakistan's death bowling held up in a phase where their own batting struggled, so bowler performance markets around the 16-20 overs window may offer more consistent patterns than overall match result lines.
- USA's powerplay batting (50 for 1) was more settled than their death phase, which could be relevant in top-batter and phase-specific markets for future fixtures.
- The Sinhalese Sports Club's chase success rate of 40% across 46 T20 matches is lower than most high-profile venues, making toss outcome a more relevant factor when considering match result markets at this ground.
- With only 2 meetings between these sides, head-to-head markets for future fixtures carry higher uncertainty than the numbers for more established rivalries.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs Usa Cricket
Who won the Pakistan vs USA T20I in Colombo on 10 February 2026?
Pakistan won by 32 runs. They posted 190 for 9 batting first, then bowled USA out for 158 for 8. Sahibzada Farhan was named Player of the Match.
What was the head-to-head record between Pakistan and USA before this match?
The two sides had met once before in T20I cricket, with that match ending in a tie at Grand Prairie in 2024. Pakistan now lead the head-to-head with one win from two completed meetings.
Where was the Pakistan vs USA T20I played?
The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is a well-established T20 venue with 46 matches on record and an average first-innings score of 249.
Where can I watch Pakistan T20I matches in the UK?
Pakistan T20I internationals are typically available in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check Sky Sports listings for exact broadcast schedules.
How did USA perform in the chase against Pakistan?
USA made a decent start, reaching 50 for 1 in the powerplay and adding 61 for 2 in the middle overs. Their chase fell apart in the death, scoring only 47 runs for 5 wickets in the final phase. They finished on 158 for 8, 32 runs short of Pakistan's 190.
What was Pakistan's recent form heading into this match?
Pakistan arrived in good shape, having won four of their previous five T20I fixtures in 2026, including three consecutive victories over Australia. Their only recent defeat came against Sri Lanka.
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