Revenge is a dish best served under the Colombo floodlights. Twenty months later United States of America America’s pulled off one of the biggest failures in cricket history in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan they come face to face with his spirits.
As we enter the 12th match in Group A ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026the stakes couldn’t be more different, with Pakistan trying to cement its salvation arc under new leadership, while the US is desperate to prove that the Dallas miracle wasn’t a one-off.
Pakistan Enter this clash with a mix of momentum and excitement. They barely escaped the fear of them The Netherlands at their opening, thank you Fahim Ashraf Late-game heroics after a signature mid-order collapse. with Salman Ali Agha Now taking the reins as captain, the Men in Green are looking to shed their unpredictable tag and replace it with clinical effectiveness.
USAon the contrary, it arrives in Colombo after a heavy defeat to the defending champions India At Wankhede. Their bowling is always reliable leadership Saurabh Netrawalkar bared his teeth, his strokes struggled to find a rhythm. They know Pakistan’s history of collapsing under pressure and will try to push them out quickly.
PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 9 (Tuesday); 19:00 IST / 1:30 GMT
- Location: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
USA vs PAK Head to Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 1 | Pakistan won: 0 | USA won: 1
Sinhalese Sports Club Field Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo usually serves as a balanced battleground that develops throughout the match. Early on, batsmen can enjoy even bounce and lightning-quick outfield, making the Powerplay a high-scoring opportunity that they can play down the line. However, as play progresses, the surface tends to slow down significantly, allowing dry patches to catch and turn. This shift brings the spinners into a dominant role in the middle and death. Historical trends in the tournament show that while chases are commonplace, a total of 170+ first innings becomes formidable as the pitch deteriorates. However, the dew is expected to affect the game and may play a role in the mindset of the teams; consequently, sides who win the toss are likely to prefer to bowl first.
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Teams:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fahim AshrafFakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Nasim Shah, Sahibzade Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
USA: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohamin, Shuham
PAK vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- USA powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- US total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- USA wins the shootout first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan total score: 170-180
Match Result: The bowling team that came first in the competition.
