The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 It ignited the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo this Tuesday, February 10. Pakistan and USA They faced each other in a high-risk match in Group A. Although Pakistan set a tough target, the highlight of the first innings was an extraordinary display of athleticism from the American player. Soft Kumarwhose breathtaking catch sent a good set Babar Azam back to the pavilion, just four runs short of a half-century.
Milind Kumar’s spectacular dive ends Babar Azam’s charge against USA
The momentum was in Pakistan’s favor in the 15th over, when Babar was set to open the last innings. Face leg spinner Mohammad MohsinBabar tried to use a shorter delivery by dragging the ball hard on the leg side. However, the former captain didn’t quite get the middle of the bat, resulting in a slightly top edge that flew the ball towards the boundary over long on.
What looked like a safe landing zone or a potential boundary was quickly closed by Milind. Coming in at lightning speed through the rope, Milind timed the spin ball perfectly. In a moment of pure T20 magic, he hurled himself forward on a full-length dive, catching the ball inches above the grass as it fell on the turf.
The dismissal (46 off 32 balls) was a huge blow for Pakistan as Babar hit four boundaries and a six at a strike rate of 143.75. In addition to denying Babar a fifty, the catch also provided the USA with a vital lead as the Green Shirts looked to move to sixth place.
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Babar Azam finds the fielder to raise the score!
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Huge overall posts despite Pakistan’s late wicketkeeping grouping
Despite the Americans’ brilliance in the field, Pakistan managed to post a solid total of 190/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Matches were characterized by strong starts and chaotic finishes. Sahibzade Farhan He was the standout performer for Pakistan, smashing 73 off 41 balls, including four powerful sixes. His partnership with Babar stabilized the innings after early departures Saim Ayub and Salman Agha.
Disciplined bowling by USA in the last over, including two runs in the last over Saurabh Netrawalkar and the goalkeeper Andries GousPrevented Pakistan from crossing the 200 mark. However, with the current run rate requirement of 9.55, the US faces a steep uphill climb.
