Pakistan vs USA match prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Check who will win, team analysis, probable XI, pitch report, and full preview of the PAK vs USA clash.

Last Updated: 10.52 PM, Feb 09, 2026
Pakistan will clash against USA in the 12th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on February 10 in Colombo. The Men in Green played their first game against the Netherlands and won the match by just three wickets. They struggled to chase down the target but they finally got their first victory.
The USA also produced a good show against India in their previous encounter. They have a chance to win the upcoming match and stay alive in the tournament. USA have played an interesting game of cricket in the last game and it looked like they have improved over the past few days.
Match: Pakistan vs USA, Match 12
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 7 PM IST
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
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Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is one of Sri Lanka’s premier cricket venues, known for balanced conditions. The pitch generally offers early assistance to seamers before becoming batting-friendly. Spinners come into play as the surface wears down. Teams winning the toss often prefer batting first, as chasing can be challenging under pressure in competitive international fixtures here and exciting contests.
Matches played: 1
PAK won: 1
USA won: 0
No result: 0
Pakistan
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
United States of America:
Andries Gous(w), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel(c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar.
1. Babar Azam - Babar Azam remains Pakistan’s most dependable batter, known for consistency and composure. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed makes him central to Pakistan’s batting success.
2. Shaheen Afridi - Shaheen Afridi is Pakistan’s pace spearhead, capable of striking early with swing and pace. His effectiveness in powerplay and death overs makes him a constant wicket-taking threat.
1. Monank Patel - Monank Patel leads USA with confidence and batting stability. His ability to build partnerships and play responsibly at the top makes him vital against stronger bowling attacks like Pakistan.
2. Saurabh Netravalkar - Saurabh Netravalkar is USA’s most reliable bowler, known for discipline and swing. His ability to take early wickets and control runs makes him crucial in pressure situations.
Pakistan and USA will clash each other on February 10 with the Men in Green coming out to be favorites. They did struggle in their first game but they won the match eventually. Even for their upcoming clash against USA, they might struggle since the bowling is brilliant. But, their experience might get them out of the situation.
Prediction: Pakistan are likely to win.