Pakistan is set to take on the USA in a rematch at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, over a year after the USA’s stunning victory in 2024. This match will take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Both teams are approaching this game with different objectives. Pakistan aims to assert its strength with new leadership, while the USA seeks to prove that their win against Pakistan was not just a fluke.
Pakistan comes into this match following a narrow victory over the Netherlands, with Faheem Ashraf stepping up in a tense situation. Under captain Salman Ali Agha, they are focused on developing consistent, effective play.
The USA, meanwhile, heads to Colombo after losing to India. While their bowling attack, led by Saurabh Netravalkar, performed well, their batting left much to be desired. They will look to exploit Pakistan’s known vulnerability under pressure.
PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 9 (Tuesday); 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
PAK vs USA, Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 1 | Pakistan won: 0 | USA won: 1
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club usually offers a balanced playing field. Batters can expect good bounce and a quick outfield initially, making for a high-scoring Powerplay. However, as the game continues, the pitch slows down, favoring spinners in the middle and final overs. A first-inning score of over 170 can be challenging to chase as conditions change, but dew may influence the outcome, making teams winning the toss likely to bowl first.
Squads:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
USA: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane
PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins the toss and bowls first
- USA powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- USA total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- USA wins the toss and bowls first
- Pakistan powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Pakistan total score: 170-180
Match result: The team bowling first is predicted to win.