Pakistan vs Scotland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 42 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Pakistan took on Scotland on Feb 20, 2026, 04:06 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 42 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 252 runs and 16 wickets fall between Pakistan (147/6 in 20.0 overs) and Scotland (105/10 in 15.1 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (147/6)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 147/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sahibzada Farhan spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 37 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 116.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Usman Khan , who contributed 32 runs off 21 deliveries, while Shadab Khan added 28 (21b). With the ball in the first innings, Brad Currie led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Brad Wheal (2/23 in 4.0 overs).
3. Scotland Chase & Second Innings Summary (105/10)
Pursuing a target of 148 runs for victory, Scotland recorded 105/10 in 15.1 overs at a scoring rate of 6.92 runs per over. Tom Bruce anchored the chase for Scotland with 33 runs from 28 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 117.9), alongside Richie Berrington who chipped in with 30 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Usman Tariq delivered a key spell of 4/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Faheem Ashraf finished with 2/14 (2.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Usman Khan and Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan ), who combined for 60 runs off 42 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Usman Khan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Usman Tariq (Pakistan ) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Brad Currie (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Usman Tariq .