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this 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sinhala Sports Club (SSC) lit in Colombo on Tuesday 10th February Pakistan and USA Showdown in a high-stakes Group A match. While Pakistan set a daunting target, the highlight of the first innings was a remarkable display of athleticism from the American fielders Milind Kumarhis thrilling catch delivered a wonderful game Babar Azam Back at the pavilion, just four runs shy of a half-century.
Milind Kumar’s brilliant diving catch halts Babar Azam’s attack against USA
The momentum clearly swung in Pakistan’s favor in the 15th over when Babar seemed ready to attack in the final innings. Facing the leg-spinner Mohammad MohsinBabar tried to take advantage of the shorter delivery by trying to drag the ball forcefully into the leg side. However, the former captain didn’t quite hit the middle of the bat, resulting in a slight top edge that sent the ball flying toward the long boundary.
What looked like a safe landing zone or potential boundary was quickly cordoned off by Milind. Milind came in from the ropes at lightning speed and made perfect judgment on the spinning ball. In a moment of pure T20 magic, he dived forward in a full-length dive, catching the ball inches from the turf as it tumbled.
This dismissal (46 off 32 balls) was a huge blow for Pakistan as Babar hit 4 boundaries and 6 boundaries at a strike rate of 143.75. The catch not only prevented Babar from scoring a landmark fifty, but also provided the United States with an important breakthrough as the ‘Green Jerseys’ tried to reach sixth gear.
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America’s great wicket! ☝️
To increase the scoring rate, Babar Azam finds the fielder on the boundary!
What is the total amount that the United States will restrict Pakistan? 👀
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Pakistan post stunning total despite late wicket cluster
Despite Team USA’s stellar performance on the field, Pakistan managed a strong 190/9 in the allotted 20 overs. The game was characterized by an intense start and a chaotic end. Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan had the best performance, smashing 73 fast balls off 41 balls, including four towering sixes. After leaving early, his partnership with Babar stabilized the innings. Saim Ayoub and Salman Aga.
Team USA’s bowling was disciplined in the closing stages, including two knockouts in the final over Saurabh Netrawalkar and goalkeeper Andris Guthpreventing Pakistan from crossing the 200 mark. However, with the current run rate requirement of 9.55, the US faces a steep climb. Pakistan remain favorites according to live win probability indicator 77.77%But as Milind’s catch proved, the United States won’t go down without a fight at this World Cup.
