Pakistan vs USA: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 12th Match The Pakistan vs United States of America clash in the 12th match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 promises fireworks on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Set for 5:30 PM local time at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo (7:00 PM IST), this Group A showdown carries massive stakes early in the tournament.
The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch surprised with more grass than expected, offering good pace and bounce early for pacers, while spinners should grip in the middle overs. It’s batting-friendly overall, with high-scoring potential around 165-185, favoring teams chasing if wickets stay intact. Weather looks pleasant—cloudy all day but minimal rain risk, moderate humidity, light winds, and clear evening skies.
Pakistan rides WWWWL form (last five completed matches)—four straight wins before the Dutch scare. Their top order clicked but middle-order wobbles under pressure remain a worry. USA’s LWWLW shows grit: competitive losses to India and New Zealand, but wins elsewhere prove they punch above weight. They’ve shown they can rattle big teams early, but top-order collapses cost them dearly against India.
PAK vs USA Match Details
- Match: Pakistan vs United States 12th Match
- Teams: PAK vs USA
- Date: 10 Feb 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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Probable XIs
Pakistan Probable XI: Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
USA Probable XI: Andries Gous (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar
Head-to-Head Record
Overall: 1 match played, Pakistan 0 wins, USA 1 win, 0 No Results, 0 Ties.
Last five meetings: Just that one—USA’s iconic Super Over triumph over Pakistan in 2024, a shock still fresh in minds. Pakistan crave revenge; USA eye a repeat.
Pakistan Team Analysis
Strengths: Elite pace battery with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, plus allrounders like Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz for balance. Salman Ali Agha’s leadership and promotion up the order adds stability; Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman bring explosive starts.
Weaknesses: Middle order brittleness—Babar Azam out of form, Usman Khan untested under fire. Too many allrounders too early leaves batting depth thin if top falls away.
Key Players: Babar Azam (needs runs), Shaheen Afridi (early wickets), Salman Agha (all-phase contributor). Recent performances: Edged Netherlands after early wobble.
USA Team Analysis
Strengths: Disciplined seam attack with Shadley van Schalkwyk and Saurabh Netravalkar; spin duo Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin troubles middle orders. Proven giant-killers, as vs Pakistan and nearly India.
Weaknesses: Top three (Andries Gous, Monank Patel, Saiteja Mukkamalla) flopped vs India; injuries to Ali Khan and Shubham Ranjane strain bowling. Batting lacks depth beyond top.
Key Players: Monank Patel (c, anchor), Andries Gous (wk, aggressor), Shadley van Schalkwyk (seam control). Recent: Gave India a scare, fell short; edged New Zealand.
Key Talking Points
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USA’s Upset Pedigree: That 2024 Super Over stunner lingers—can they stifle Pakistan’s top again?
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Pakistan’s Middle-Order Mess: Salman Agha up top helps, but Babar’s slump and soft underbelly scream vulnerability.
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Pace vs Pace: Grass aids quicks; Pakistan’s stars vs USA’s disciplined unit. Spin decides middle overs.
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Fortune Factor: Pakistan burned luck vs Netherlands; USA due some after India heartbreak.
Pakistan hold the edge with superior squad depth, pace firepower, and adaptation to SSC’s slower turns. USA’s bowling can compete early, but batting fragility on a high-scoring deck tips it. Expect Pakistan to chase smartly or defend 170+. Prediction: Pakistan wins by 15-20 runs or 6 wickets—form, conditions, and revenge fuel them, though USA could push if tops fire.