Pakistan will be keen to put past setbacks behind them when they face a confident United States side in a crucial Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday. The match will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo and carries extra edge after the USA’s stunning win over Pakistan during their World Cup debut in 2024.
That upset still lingers, and this contest offers Pakistan a chance to reset the narrative while keeping their campaign on track.
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Pakistan vs USA: What’s at Stake
The USA come into the match after pushing defending champions India hard in their opener, even though they eventually fell short. Pakistan, meanwhile, scraped past the Netherlands but exposed worrying cracks in their batting line-up.
Both sides know a win here could define their group prospects.
Batting Concerns on Both Sides
Pakistan’s chase against the Netherlands looked comfortable before a sudden middle-order collapse turned it into a nervy finish. Faheem Ashraf’s calm knock bailed them out, but questions remain.
Babar Azam’s return to T20 cricket will be closely watched, while opener Saim Ayub is under pressure to convert starts into meaningful scores.
The USA had their own batting issues against India. Captain Monank Patel admitted his top order took unnecessary risks in the powerplay, costing them momentum despite a strong bowling effort.
USA’s Edge in Sri Lankan Conditions
The American side may hold a slight advantage, having trained in Sri Lanka for an extended period. Evening conditions at the SSC, including dew and variable pitch behaviour, could play a role.
Senior pacer Saurabh Netravalkar will look to bounce back after a below-par outing, while Ali Khan’s fitness remains a concern after he left the field injured in the previous game.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, will be desperate to avoid another upset and stamp their authority early.
When and Where Is the Match?
The Pakistan vs USA Group A match (Match No. 12) will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST.
Toss Time
The toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
LIVE Streaming and Telecast in India
Fans in India can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app. The live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network.
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Squads
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Khawaja Nafay, Usman Tariq
United States of America: 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, Shehan Jayasuriya, Nosthush Kenjige, Jasdeep Singh, Shayan Jahangir
With both teams struggling for consistency and plenty of history in the background, execution with the bat could decide this high-stakes encounter.
