Match 12 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will feature Pakistan taking on the United States of America at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. Pakistan started their campaign with a narrow win, while the USA showed strong fighting spirit in their opening match.
This contest is expected to be competitive, as the USA have already shocked Pakistan in the previous edition and will look to repeat the upset.
PAK vs USA Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs USA – Match 12 |
| Date | February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
Match Preview
Pakistan
Pakistan had a close escape in their first game against the Netherlands, winning by just three wickets. Their middle order struggled on the slow surface, which will be a concern going forward.
However, their bowling unit looks strong for Colombo conditions, especially the spin department led by Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Abrar Ahmed.
Key Strengths
- Strong spin attack
- Experienced players like Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi
- Winning momentum
Key Concerns
- Middle-order inconsistency
- Pressure against associate teams
United States of America
The USA have improved significantly in recent years. They performed well in their previous match and showed they can compete with top teams.
Players like Monank Patel, Andries Gous, and Saurabh Netravalkar will be key if they want to challenge Pakistan.
Key Strengths
- Disciplined pace attack
- Confident batting lineup
Key Concerns
- Limited spin options
- Lack of experience in high-pressure games
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 0 |
| USA | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | L, W, W, W, W |
| USA | W, L, W, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 27–29°C
- Humidity: 60–65%
- Rain: 10% chance
Pitch Report
- Slightly slow surface
- Spinners will get help
- Batting becomes difficult in middle overs
- Average-scoring venue
Chasing Record: Average (38% wins)
Sinhalese Sports Club – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 10 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 121 |
| Highest Score | 176/3 |
| Lowest Score | 100 |
Predicted Playing XI
Pakistan
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Agha (c)
- Babar Azam
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Salman Mirza
- Abrar Ahmed
USA
- 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
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shadab Khan
- Monank Patel
- Andries Gous
- Sahibzada Farhan
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Shubham Ranjane
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
The USA have shown great improvement, but Pakistan have a stronger bowling attack suited for Colombo conditions, especially in the spin department.
If Pakistan’s batting performs better than the previous game, they should have the edge.
Match Prediction: Pakistan to Win
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | No injury updates |
| USA | No injury updates |
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