The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 heads to Colombo for a fascinating Group A night clash as Pakistan face the United States of America on February 10, 2026. On paper, it’s a heavyweight against a fast-rising challenger. In reality, recent history says this one is anything but straightforward.
Pakistan comes in with points on the board and momentum. USA, meanwhile, is searching for a response after a heavy defeat, but they also carry the confidence of having shocked Pakistan once before on the World Cup stage.
PAKISTAN vs USA 12th T20 World Cup Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs United States of America (12th Match, Group A) |
| Date | February 10, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
| Format | T20 International |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
PAK vs USA Live Streaming And Broadcast
Here’s where you can catch the action live across regions.
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, Myco |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow.tv |
| UK | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Middle East | – | ICC.tv |
| Sri Lanka | – | ICC.tv |
Note: Streaming availability may vary by location. Always check the official broadcaster close to match time.
Head-to-Head Record
Their only previous T20I meeting came during the 2024 T20 World Cup, when the match was tied, and the USA stunned Pakistan in a Super Over, a result that still lingers in memory.
Pakistan Squad
Pakistan boasts depth, pace, and match-winners across departments. With spin likely to play a role in Colombo, their all-round options give them tactical flexibility.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
United States of America Squad
The USA continues to push boundaries in Associate cricket. Their batting has firepower, and their bowling unit has shown it can frustrate higher-ranked sides.
USA Squad: Monank Patel (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Jasdeep Singh, Harmeet Singh, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous, Nisarg Patel, Juanoy Drysdale, Corey Anderson, Steven Taylor, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Nosthush Kenjige
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
The SSC Ground in Colombo is traditionally a thinking cricketer’s venue. While the new ball offers some early pace, the surface tends to slow as the game progresses, bringing spinners and cutters firmly into play.
Being a night match, dew could influence the toss, with chasing sides often enjoying a slight advantage.
Ground Dimensions
| Boundary Type | Distance |
|---|---|
| Square Boundary | 65–68 meters |
| Straight Boundary | 70 meters |
Average Score & Wickets (T20I History)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 148 |
| Total T20Is Played | 12 |
| Pacers’ Wicket Share | 52% |
| Spinners’ Wicket Share | 48% |
Highest & Lowest Scores
| Record | Score |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | 201 |
| Lowest Team Score | 88 |
| Competitive 1st Innings Range | 145–180 |
Venue Behaviour
| Category | Matches |
|---|---|
| Total T20Is Played | 12 |
| Batting First Won | 5 |
| Batting Second Won | 7 |
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Players To Watch
Batters
- Sahibzada Farhan (PAK): 287 runs in 9 matches, SR 147.17
- Salman Agha (PAK): 271 runs in 10 matches, SR 167.28
- Monank Patel (USA): 365 runs in 10 matches, Avg 60.83
- Saiteja Mukkamalla (USA): 310 runs in 10 matches, SR 167.56
Bowlers (Recent Form)
- Mohammad Nawaz (PAK): 18 wickets, Econ 6.67
- Abrar Ahmed (PAK): 16 wickets, Econ 5.81
- Milind Kumar (USA): 6 wickets, Econ 5.14
- Jasdeep Singh (USA): 5 wickets, Econ 6.11
