Pakistan will face the United States of America in Match 12 of Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, on Tuesday, February 10. Pakistan will aim to avenge their historic Super Over defeat to the USA in the 2024 T20 World Cup, while the Americans will look to continue their giant-killing momentum.
Match details
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Local | 8:30 AM PST | 2:30 PM GMT
Team overviews
Pakistan enters this fixture as a well-balanced side with strong pace attack, spin options, and explosive batting throughout the order. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam will provide solidity at the top, while Saim Ayub and Salman Agha can accelerate the scoring in the middle overs. Pakistan’s bowling attack, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz, offers both control and wicket-taking ability across different phases of the innings.
The United States of America make their second appearance in the T20 World Cup, building on their historic 2024 victory over Pakistan. The USA relies on experienced batters like Saiteja Mukkamalla and Monank Patel, who have consistently provided runs at the top order. The bowling lineup, including Shayan Jahangir, Jasdeep Singh, and Ali Khan, focuses on tight lines and disciplined overs. The Americans will need to combine patience with aggression to challenge Pakistan on a balanced pitch.
Key players
For Pakistan, Saim Ayub has scored 267 runs in 10 recent matches with a strike rate of 136, providing strong starts at the top. Salman Agha’s 260 runs at a strike rate of 166 make him dangerous in the middle overs. Bowlers to watch include Mohammad Nawaz, who has 18 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.18, and Abrar Ahmed, who takes wickets economically in the middle overs.
For the USA, Saiteja Mukkamalla is their top run-getter with 376 runs in 10 matches at an average of 53.71. Monank Patel has scored 367 runs at an average of 61.17, often anchoring the innings. Key bowlers include Milind Kumar with six wickets in six games at 5.14 runs per over and Jasdeep Singh with six wickets at 6.38 economy, providing control and consistency.
Head-to-head record
Pakistan and the USA have faced each other only once in T20 cricket prior to this match. That encounter, during the 2024 T20 World Cup, was won by the USA in a dramatic Super Over, giving the Americans confidence heading into this rematch.
Pitch report
The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground features a balanced grass pitch that initially assists batters, but spinners gain influence as the game progresses. Playing under floodlights, bowlers often get additional help from variable bounce and slower deliveries. The venue has a capacity of 10,000 and is divided into the Tennis Courts End and South End, regularly producing competitive night matches.
Probable match scenarios
Pakistan will look to dominate early with aggressive top-order batting and tight bowling to restrict the USA. The Americans will aim to build partnerships, rotate the strike, and apply pressure on Pakistan with disciplined bowling. A high-intensity night game is expected, with wickets in the middle overs likely to decide the outcome.
Probable playing XIs
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Salman Agha (c), Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan (wk), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Usman Tariq
United States of America
Shadley van Schalkwyk, Milind Kumar, Harmeet Singh, Shehan Jayasuriya, Andries Gous (wk), Shubham Ranjane, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Jasdeep Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Ali Khan, Nosthush Kenjige, Monank Patel (c, wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Saiteja Mukkamalla
Live streaming and broadcast
In India, the match will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed via JioHotstar. In Pakistan, PTV and Myco will cover the game, with digital streaming available on Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad. USA and Canada viewers can watch on Willow TV, which also offers free streaming for USA matches. Sri Lanka audiences can tune in via Dialog TV and ThePapare.com. Global viewers can access the game through ICC.tv in selected regions.
Match prediction
Pakistan enters as the stronger side with greater depth and experience, but the USA will look to capitalize on their confidence from the previous Super Over win. While Pakistan are favorites to win, the Americans could cause an upset if their top-order batters fire and their bowlers maintain discipline under pressure.
