CHENNAI, India (AP) — Pakistan avenged its shocking loss to the United States from two years ago at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, and New Zealand openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen shared the highest-ever partnership for any wicket at the tournament.

Al Jazeera explains how one player’s removal from a franchise led to the biggest cricket crisis in recent years.

Days ahead of the big-ticket clash between India and Pakistan at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, Salman Ali Agha made a huge statement. The Pakistan captain claimed that ‘we are Pakistan and we do things differently’.

Pakistan secured a 32-run T20 World Cup 2026 win over the USA, with Salman Agha praising today’s batting after Netherlands struggles, and Monank Patel saying middle-over runs cost the chase.

Pakistan were asked to bat first in the game after USA won the toss. Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan provided a blazing start to Pakistan. The two batters took off early and gave Pakistan a great platform in the powerplay.

Haider Ali's dream of playing for Pakistan was crushed, but he found what he wanted in the UAE, and is now one of the team's frontmen at the T20 World Cup

The development comes after PCB and ICC engaged in dialogue over the contentious fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan's head coach, who will be stepping down after this tournament, expressed pride in his players.