The Pakistan playing XI for this competition is likely to include some of the most promising players, who are hungry to take revenge on the USA playing XI, which includes several players who have their roots in the subcontinent. Some of these players have also played domestic cricket in India.
The following article contains the detailed description of the playing XI between the two teams Pakistan and USA. The 12th match of the ICC T20 World Cup will avenge the rivalry and either team will go out with the best XI. These selected players are selected on the basis of recent form, good performance and reliability.
Pakistan Playing XI vs USA Playing XI, Match No. 12 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan Playing XI vs USA – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan
Left-handed explosive batsman Saim Ayub has performed very well for Pakistan in the top order. Sahibzada Farhan is another central figure for them who has been the epitome of run scoring for Pakistan in the format. Sahibzada can also pick up gloves; However, this is less likely due to the presence of Osman Khan.
Middle-order batsmen: Salman Aga (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz.
Salman Aga has been made the captain for this World Cup. He is one of their most reliable batsmen and recently elevated himself above Pakistani legend Babar Azam. Wicketkeeper Usman Khan has been in good form, especially during the chase.
Leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan and left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz have both played key roles in Pakistan’s recent exploits in T20 cricket. Runs have come from his bat and many wickets have also been taken.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf/Usman Tariq, and Abrar Ahmed
Shaheen Afridi has been identified as one of the most important players in the eleven along with other fast bowler Naseem Shah. Faheem Ashraf can also be included in the team, while Usman Tariq can also be swapped. Leg spinner Abrar Ahmed has performed well even when Pakistan needed him the most.
Pakistan playing eleven: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf/Usman Tariq, and Abrar Ahmed.
USA Playing XI vs Pakistan – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Andries Goos and Saiteja Mukkamala
The United States’ leading man and one of their best batsmen in the lineup, Andries Gaus, often has a big role in their batting innings. Saiteja Mukkamala is not even seen as one of the fastest run-scorers; However, he has played some genuine T20 innings in recent slots.
Middle-order batsmen: Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Sanjay Krishnamurthy and Subham Ranjane.
Their batting strength lies mainly in the middle order of the USA team. Monank Patel has been chosen as one of the most important players of the team and hence, he has also been named the captain. Milind Kumar has been performing well as an all-rounder and making an impact with bat and ball.
Shayan Jahangir brings with him years of experience, while Sanjay Krishnamurthy and all-rounder Subham Ranjane have been handed the role of helping the team with some fireworks at the end of the innings.
Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Saurabh Netrawalkar and Ali Khan
USA’s bowling deck will have two of their most experienced seamers in Saurabh Netrawalkar and Ali Khan. They will be supported by their all-rounders and two spinners, Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin. The experienced Mohsin will be key to their campaign in the subcontinent, with a number of tracks to fuel his bowling style.
USA playing eleven: Monank Patel (captain/wicketkeeper), Saiteja Mukkamala, Andries Gaus, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Saurabh Netrawalkar and Ali Khan.
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