Revenge is a dish best served under the floodlights of Colombo. twenty months later United States of America of America One of the biggest upsets in cricket history in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Pakistan Find yourself face to face with its ghosts.
As we enter the 12th match of Group A ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026The stakes could not be more different, with Pakistan looking to consolidate its liberation cycle under new leadership, while the United States is desperate to prove that the Dallas miracle was not a one-off.
Pakistan Enter this conflict with a mixture of speed and trepidation. They narrowly escaped a scare Netherlands In their opener, thank you Faheem Ashraf’s Late-game heroics after a middle-order collapse. with salman ali aga Now taking over the reins as captain, the “Men in Green” are trying to shed their unpredictable tag and replace it with clinical efficiency.
usaIn contrast, Colombo arrived after a tough defeat to the defending champions India In Wankhede. While his bowling leadership has always been dependable -Saurabh Netrawalkar Teeth showed, his batting struggled to find rhythm. They know Pakistan’s history of collapsing under pressure, and they will try to crush them soon.
PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 9 February (Tuesday); 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT
- venue: Sinhala Sports Club, Colombo
PAK vs USA, head-to-head record (T20I)
Matches played: 1 | Pakistan won: 0 | USA won: 1
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo generally serves as a balanced battlefield that evolves throughout the match. Initially, batsmen can enjoy the same bounce and lightning fast outfield, making the powerplay a high-scoring opportunity where they can play through the line. However, as the game progresses, the surface becomes noticeably slower, allowing dry patches to catch up and turn. This change brings spinners into a prominent role during the middle and death overs. Historical trends of the tournament show that chases are common, but a score of 170+ in the first innings becomes formidable when the pitch is poor. However, dew is expected to impact the game and may play a role in the teams’ mentality; As a result, teams winning the toss will prefer to bowl first.
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Squad:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem AshrafFakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafe, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
USA: Monank Patel (captain), Jesse Singh, Andries Goss, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Harmeet Singh, Nostush Kenzige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netrawalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane.
PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan won the toss and bowled first
- USA Powerplay Score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- USA’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- USA won the toss and bowled first
- Pakistan Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan’s total score: 170-180
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
