Pakistan is set to play against the USA in their second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday, February 10. The USA is hoping to recover after a close loss to India, while Pakistan aims to maintain their unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Pakistan
Pakistan has been performing well in T20 Cricket recently, extending their winning streak to four matches after a thrilling 3-wicket victory against the Netherlands in their first match. Chasing a target of 148 runs, Pakistan faced a scare until Faheem Asharaf hit 24 runs in the final over, securing the win. Sahibzada Farhan scored 47 runs from 31 balls, while Saim Ayub contributed 24 runs off 13 balls. Salman Mirza led with the ball, taking three wickets, while Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmad, and Saim Ayub each took two wickets.
USA
The USA had a strong campaign in the previous T20 World Cup, notably beating Pakistan in a Super Over. They started the 2026 T20 World Cup with a near-win against India, chasing a target of 162 runs but finishing with 132 runs, losing by 29 runs. Notably, Shadley Van Schalkwyk shone with the ball, taking four wickets for 25 runs in four overs, along with Harmeet Singh who took two wickets.
Match Details
| Match Details | |
| Match | Pakistan vs USA 12th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Tuesday, February 10; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Broadcast | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club is expected to be favorable for batters. Pacers may find some early assistance with the new ball, while settled batters can score significant runs due to consistent bounce. Spinners are likely to get good turn as the match progresses. The average first innings total at this venue this year is around 160.
Weather Report
The weather is anticipated to be cloudy and humid, with no rain expected. Since this is a morning game, temperatures are likely to range from 21-25 °C under mostly clear skies.
Head-to-Head Records
| Head-to-Head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by Pakistan | 0 |
| Won by USA | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable XI
- Pakistan: Salman Agha (c), Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Asharaf, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
- USA: Andries Gous (wk), Monank Patel, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Mohsin, Sanjay Krishnamurthy, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh.
Key Players
- Saim Ayub | PAK: Ayub has been in form recently, scoring 24 runs and taking two wickets in the opening match. He has scored 1,252 runs in 60 T20I appearances and is a critical player for Pakistan.
- Shadley van Schalkwyk | USA: Known for taking wickets in the middle overs, Van Schalkwyk was the standout bowler against India, claiming four wickets for 20 runs. He has taken 19 wickets in 15 T20I matches.
Toss Prediction
Historical Toss Stats at the Venue
- In the last four T20 matches played here, the toss winner chose to bowl first in three instances, while batting first occurred only once.
Benefits of Bowling First
- Out of three T20I matches at this venue, the team batting first has won once, while the teams fielding first have won twice.
Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: PAK (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- USA Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: Pakistan
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: USA (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- PAK Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: Pakistan
Match Prediction
In their first T20 World Cup clash in 2024, the USA secured a remarkable win over Pakistan. While Pakistan is favored due to their recent form, the USA’s strong bowling performance against India shows they can be competitive. However, based on current capabilities, Pakistan is likely to secure the win.
