The iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo witnessed a cricketing masterclass today as Pakistan secured a commanding 32-run victory over the United States of America in the 12th Match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the USA entered the contest with high hopes of an upset, they were ultimately undone by a spectacular batting display from Sahibzada Farhan and a clinical, multifaceted bowling performance from the Men in Green.

Sahibzada Farhan’s fiery knock propel Pakistan to a formidable total against USA

Electing to set a target, Pakistan’s innings was defined by the explosive blade of Farhan. Opening the batting, Farhan turned the SSC into his personal playground, smashing a blistering 73 off just 41 deliveries. His innings, decorated with seven boundaries and five towering sixes, provided the backbone of the Pakistani total.

The powerplay started with intent as Farhan and Saim Ayub (19) put on 54 for the first wicket. However, the USA clawed back momentarily when Shadley van Schalkwyk, the pick of the American bowlers with figures of 4/25 dismissed Ayub and Salman Agha in quick succession during the sixth over.

Despite the double blow, the legendary Babar Azam anchored the middle overs with a composed 46 off 32 balls. His partnership with Farhan shifted the momentum back to Pakistan, punishing anything short or wide. While the lower order suffered a minor collapse in the final overs due to Van Schalkwyk’s clever variations, the damage had been done. Pakistan finished their 20 overs at a daunting 190/9, a total that demanded a record-breaking chase from the associate nation.

Disciplined Pakistan bowling attack stifles USA’s chase

In response, the United States began their chase with cautious optimism. The scorecard reflected a solid start, reaching the 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs. Shayan Jahangir was the standout performer for the Americans, playing a fighting knock of 49. However, the introduction of Pakistan’s spin arsenal completely shifted the match flow.

Usman Tariq emerged as the silent assassin of the evening, dismantling the USA middle order with precision. Tariq finished with stellar figures of 3/27, claiming the crucial wickets of Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh just as they threatened to accelerate. He was ably supported by the experienced Shadab Khan, whose 2/26 tightened the screws during the middle periods, accounting for the dangerous Monank Patel.

Though Shubham Ranjane struck a late, defiant 51 off 30 balls to keep the USA’s slim hopes alive, the mountain was simply too high to climb. Shaheen Shah Afridi provided the final exclamation point, trapping Ranjane LBW in the penultimate over to end any lingering drama. USA finished on 158/8, falling 32 runs short of the target. With this victory, Pakistan solidifies its position in Group A, leaving the USA to regroup before their next outing against India.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

USA lose by 32 runs 🥲#cricket #PAKvUSA #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/pQymWjIlyI

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 10, 2026

🇵🇰🔥 **Pakistan put on a complete show!** 🔥🇵🇰

PAK 190/9
USA 158/8 (20 ov, T:191)
Babar Azam batting today — he played a crucial middle-order knock in Pakistan’s 190/9 total as Pakistan register a convincing **32-run victory#PAKvUSA #T20Cricket #Pakistan #CricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/u8eHveNr9q

— Ali (@shahrokh_ali) February 10, 2026

Pakistan secure a clinical 32-run victory over the USA🇵🇰🔥
Chasing 191 at the SSC in Colombo, the USA finished on 158/8.
Despite a valiant effort from Shubham Ranjane 51 and Shayan Jahangir (49).
Earlier, Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering 73 (41) and Babar Azam’s 46 set the tone for… pic.twitter.com/jjOoEo1XMF

— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) February 10, 2026

👏 Well played! Sahibzada Farhan dazzles with 73 off 41 balls with 5 SIXES & 6 FOURS ✨#PAKvUSA | #T20WorldCup | #BackTheBoysInGreen | #WeHaveWeWill pic.twitter.com/GeEUFosyvu

— Awan Zada302 (@AZada302) February 10, 2026

Pakistan vs USA T20 Match

Pakistan gave target of 191 runs

– Saim Ayub scored 19 runs
– Sahibzada Farhan scored 73 runs
– Babar Azam scored 46 runs
– Shadab Khan scored fast 32 runs

– Shayan Jahangir scored 49 runs
– Milind Kumar scored 29 runs
– Shubham Ranjane scored 47 runs… pic.twitter.com/fvREmBm5nF

— Random Update (@xupdateshub) February 10, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan is the most destructive opener in the world
right now.!!! pic.twitter.com/lJ9Z0rWrZo

— Ali Raza (@AliDarwesh94) February 10, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan – 73 (41).

Babar Azam – 46 (32).

Shadab Khan – 30 (12).

PAKISTAN POST 190/8 vs USA…!!!#ICCMensT20WorldCup #ICC pic.twitter.com/NKJ1thj7Lw

— X-Boost Network🌟 (@XBoostWeb3) February 10, 2026

Sahibzada Farhan in the T20 World Cup.

– 47 (31) vs Netherlands.
– 73 (41) vs USA.

PSL auction is tomorrow. 🥶🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZKmvaJI5Yq

— Shoukat Malik (@Shokiispeaks) February 10, 2026

🎯 SAHIBZADA CLUTCH FARHAN.

– Sahibzada Farhan is now placed at number 5 in Highest Score category. 🔥#T20WorldCup #PAKvUSA pic.twitter.com/30I9kkVLNY

— ＴＡＲＡＡ ٭ 🍁 (@itsIsmail__) February 10, 2026

🚨 BOOM BOOM FARHAN 🚨

– Sahibzada Farhan is now placed at number 5 in Highest Score category. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dPgayo8t8y

— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) February 10, 2026

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Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI)

Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41 balls to guide Pakistan to a competitive 190 for nine. His aggressive innings, which included multiple towering sixes, gave Pakistan the platform to post a strong total despite losing early wickets. Babar Azam (46 off 32) supported him well, adding 81 runs for the third wicket after Pakistan slipped to 56 for two in the Power Play.

The USA openers, Shayan Jahangir (49 off 34) and Andries Gous (13 off 13), offered a solid start, reaching 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 US innings struggled. Seven of the eight wickets to fall were claimed by Pakistan’s spinners, preventing any sustained partnerships. 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) fought back with a fourth-wicket stand of 66, but the required run rate proved too steep, leaving the USA short of the target. Earlier, Pakistan had lost Saim Ayub and captain Salman Agha to Shadley van Schalkwyk’s fiery spell (4/25) in the sixth over, but Farhan’s muscle-bound assault kept the innings on track. Even as wickets fell at the back end, Shadab’s 30 off 12 balls ensured Pakistan finished with a formidable total. The win marks Pakistan’s second straight victory, taking them to the top of Group A with four points. Brief Scores: 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.

Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend after breakup with Ludwig Kaiser? Meet the WWE NXT star who tattooed her eye on his forearm (Image Source: X)

WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton has always made headlines when it comes to in-ring action, but her personal life has also been making headlines in the recent past as well. The former NXT Women’s title holder, known to fans as the Buff Barbie, has moved on from her relationship with WWE star Ludwig Kaiser. Pregnant speculation over their demise had been reaching for months, since the pair stopped publicly appearing together.Stratton’s now seemingly moved on with a brand-new partner, and social media is already in a frenzy. This week, her rumored boyfriend made his homage to the WWE star more dramatic and arguably permanent, with a tattoo of Stratton’s eye on his forearm. Needless to say, the bold move quickly went viral and proved to a lot of fans that this new romance is more than just a love affair.

Who is Tiffany Stratton’s new boyfriend?

The man behind Stratton’s new romance is Shady Elnahas, an up-and-coming star currently signed to WWE. Elnahas was a national-level judoka before transitioning into professional wrestling, and represented Canada on the international stage as well. That background as an athlete eventually led him to WWE, where he has spent the past several years in the NXT system, honing his craft.For months, Elnahas and Stratton had been seen appearing together at WWE events and in personal posts on social media. They never put a label on their relationship to the public, but their interactions said it all. The most conspicuous verification arrived when Elnahas displayed the huge tattoo of a definite picture of Stratton’s eye on him, instantly catching the attention of wrestling fanatics around the world.Stratton casually showed off the tattoo in a short video he posted online, where he got it inked on his arm. Fans wasted little time commenting that the seriousness of the relationship must be great for this person to make such a permanent statement. The two have since continued making appearances together and further exciting fans in doing so.

What happened between Tiffany Stratton and Ludwig Kaiser?

Stratton was previously in a long-term relationship with WWE star Ludwig Kaiser before she began dating Shady Elnahas. With both of them really rising up the WWE power ladder at the same time, the couple was one of the most buzzed-about couples in the company. They used to make many social media and public appearances together for some time.Fans started speculating about trouble when they realized the duo had stopped posting about each other. Afterward, Kaiser was spotted with another woman, and a presumed split appeared to be in order. Kaiser and Stratton never directly commented on the breakup, but their radio silence said more than enough.

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NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise hike effective February 1 has resulted in a price increase of up to 60 per cent in real terms.Steep tax increases heightened risk of accelerated illicit cigarette trade, which has emerged globally as a serious economic and governance challenge.

The unregulated market deprives governments of substantial tax revenues, undermines legitimate businesses, fuels organised criminal networks, and poses risks to public health and security.“Considering the urgent industry situation and the significant impact on the farming community, I request you to intervene and revise the excessive duty rates on tobacco products,” Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu said in a letter dated February 10.The chairman, who is also a senior BJP leader, stated that he was writing on behalf of FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco farmers who had approached it to express their serious concerns over the tax hike.He further reiterated that, as reported in the media, farmers have begun staging protests and submitting representations to their respective Members of Parliament.“High tax and price differentials create strong incentives for smuggling, particularly when enforcement capacity is constrained. Weak border controls, fragmented oversight, and the absence of effective tracking and tracing mechanisms allow illicit operators to exploit policy gaps, while illicit cigarettes increasingly serve as a conduit for organised crime and money laundering,” he said.The consequences extend beyond revenue loss, with global evidence suggesting that billions in excise and tax revenues are diverted annually to the illicit economy, reducing funds available for public services, the representative said.At the same time, legitimate manufacturers face shrinking market shares, job losses, and plant closures, while consumers are exposed to products that bypass health regulations, lack age-verification safeguards, and are often linked to other illegal goods such as counterfeit cigarettes, illicit vapes and nicotine pouches, he added.The Tobacco Board Chairman stressed that addressing the illicit cigarette trade requires a balanced and coordinated policy approach, including strengthened enforcement, effective track-and-trace systems, coherent and enforceable regulations, and enhanced international cooperation.“The unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes has created serious distress across the tobacco value chain, affecting millions of farmers, workers and small shops who depend on this sector for their livelihoods,” he said.The tax hike is expected to severely depress farmer incomes, as the legal cigarette industry, the primary domestic buyer of FCV tobacco, is likely to sharply curtail its offtake, he said, adding, this would leave farmers unable to recover even the basic cost of cultivation, currently estimated at around Rs 200 per kilogram.“There is widespread concern that market prices could collapse, pushing farmers into acute and potentially irreversible debt. Farmers point out that a 22 per cent tax increase in 2014 resulted in a price decline of Rs 20 to 30 per kilogram,” he said.

Mumbai: A magistrate court cited the rejection of a father’s medical insurance claims due to alcohol consumption as a key factor in the transfer of the temporary custody of his 13-year-old daughter to her mother. “The medical documents produced by the applicant (mother) indicate that the respondent (father) is suffering from health issues due to consumption of alcohol, and his medical insurance claim was also rejected on account of alcohol intake. The child is a 13-year-old girl, and considering her age and gender, her welfare would be best served by residing with her mother. The respondent is addicted to liquor, and therefore, custody of the minor girl with him does not appear to be conducive to the welfare of the child,” Magistrate Girish S Mane said.This finding, coupled with the child’s own request during an interaction with the judge, led to the conclusion that the girl’s safety and moral development were at risk. During the interaction, the child voluntarily stated that her father consumes liquor and uses bad language, further expressing a firm desire to reside with her mother.Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the court ordered the father to hand over the child within 10 days. The mother will retain temporary custody until the girl reaches adulthood or the main legal case is resolved. The court stated that the demeanour and confidence of the child indicated her statements were made “voluntarily, freely, and without any fear”, necessitating that her wish to leave her father’s home be granted.While the father raised allegations of an affair against the mother to contest the transfer, the court dismissed these claims as unsubstantiated. “Irrespective of such allegations, the wish and welfare of the child shall remain the paramount consideration,” the Magistrate said.The child’s mother first moved a plea seeking various reliefs under the Domestic Violence Act in 2025. To seek custody of her child, Section 21 of the Domestic Violence Act was invoked. It provides for temporary custody to the “aggrieved person”.In her plea, submitted and argued by advocate Adnan Mookhtiar, the mother alleged that she was forcibly removed from her shared household by the father on April 2, 2024, leaving the minor child in his sole custody. She submitted that the father is a chronic alcoholic and heavy smoker, conditions she documented through supporting exhibits. This addiction, she claimed, created an unstable and dangerous environment that impaired his ability to provide proper care and posed a grave risk to the child’s physical and psychological wellbeing.She also alleged that the father suffers from extreme anger and a volatile temper. The mother also alleged that he frequently uses abusive and derogatory language that insults the modesty of women. The mother contended that exposing a young girl to such a verbally abusive atmosphere normalises disrespect, damages her self-worth, and distorts her understanding of healthy interpersonal relationships, making the current environment entirely unsuitable for the child’s moral upbringing.The mother also expressed a “substantial risk” to the child’s safety, specifically citing concerns regarding potential physical or sexual abuse due to the father’s lack of moral restraint and the absence of female supervision. She submitted that, as the biological mother, she is best equipped to offer a nurturing and secure home.The father was granted visitation rights every Sunday at a mutually agreed-upon location to maintain a parental bond.

NEW DELHI: The USA team wasn’t the only surprise package awaiting the Indian team in their opening game of the T20 World Cup last Saturday. The Wankhede square, which gripped and offered turn, was the bigger surprise. For a team that came into the tournament eyeing a 300-plus score, the excruciating struggle to post 161/9 against an ICC Associate Member must have hurt some egos.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!It is learnt that that the Indian team management has made its displeasure known to the Indian cricket board (BCCI) about the nature of the pitch in the game against USA. It’s early in the tournament and the pressure of defending a World Cup title at home must be immense. The pitch, on top of that, has challenged India’s planning for the World Cup.

Not long ago, during the home series against South Africa in Dec, the team management was forced to take a step back and set relatively moderate targets to avoid batting collapses. Whether on the sluggish pitches of the UAE during the Asia Cup in Sept or the lively tracks in Australia in Oct, India’s all-out aggressive brand of batting had been challenged. The bowlers were largely the protagonists of the wins in that period. This is when the team management decided to play bold, first by dropping vice-captain Shubman Gill and then by re-adopting the attack-at-all-cost approach. It defines head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 ethos. The results followed in the home series against New Zealand preceding the T20 World Cup. The only match that India dropped in the five-match series was in Vizag, where the ball appeared to grip the surface when India batted second.

Going forward, India have matches in New Delhi, Colombo and Ahmedabad in the league matches. The square here at the Ferozeshah Kotla has a reputation of being a high-scoring one since 2023. The pitch has got rest only in the last three weeks after non-stop cricket since the last IPL. In Colombo, meanwhile, the pitches have appeared sluggish.TOI understands that India’s think-tank has a preference for high-scoring games. The awe-inspiring and record-shattering scores against New Zealand last month happened at venues that offered pitches as hard as concrete slabs and heavy dew that made the balls feel as if they were submerged in water.Dew, incidentally, hasn’t been a major factor yet in this early stage of the World Cup.“The pitch in Mumbai was a bit surprising. India should not get cautious if the pitches offer a bit of help for the bowlers. The team’s strength lies in its aggressive approach. Yes, they should also have alternate ways of scoring runs but they must not give up on the attacking game,” said former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta, adding, “The last game against USA was a classic example where caution was the last resort. If they run out of power-hitters, they can switch to a conservative approach. They have players with those skills, as they showed in the low-scoring Asia Cup. In T20s, sometimes all you need is four overs of momentum to swing the match in your favour. That can only happen with a positive mindset.”India’s comfort zone is highscoring games on belters, where they can bank on a formidable bowling lineup to restrict the opposition. But it is also true that in World Cups, very big totals have proven difficult to achieve. It’s up to the Indian team to take the pitch out of the equation.