T20 World Cup 2026: PAK vs USA Today's Match Prediction, Match 12 — Who will win today’s match?
Who will win today’s match between Pakistan and the United States of America, Match 12. (Source: PCB and USA Cricket)
Published - 10 Feb 2026, 05:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
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After contrasting results in their opening fixtures, Pakistan (PAK) and the United States of America (USA) meet at the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on February 10 in a clash that already carries early‑tournament significance. Pakistan arrive with relief more than momentum, having escaped with a narrow win in their first outing after nearly letting the game slip away.
The USA, meanwhile, will feel that they let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers. They dominated the defending champions for large parts of their opener but couldn’t close out the contest, leaving them under pressure heading into this fixture.
Despite Pakistan entering as favourites, the matchup carries a layer of intrigue because of their only previous meeting. At the 2024 T20 World Cup in Dallas, the USA stunned the cricket world by defeating Pakistan in a Super Over, a result that still lingers in the collective memory of both teams. That upset ensures the Green Shirts will not take this contest lightly.
With the Pakistan government now clearing the Salman Agha‑led side to play India on February 15, the team can approach this match with a clearer mind. Knowing they have multiple opportunities to secure a Super Eight berth, Pakistan will aim to assert control early, while the USA will look to revive the spark that once shocked them.
Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Group | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, February 10 | Match No. 12, Pakistan vs USA | Group A | SSC, Colombo | 7 PM |
Venue Statistics (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 7 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 119 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 110 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 176/3 (20 Overs) CAN vs IRE |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 100/10 (18.3 Overs) BAN-W vs SL-W |
| Highest Score Chased | 148/7 (19.3 Overs) PAK vs NED |
| Lowest Score Defended | 113/6 (20 Overs) PAK-W vs SL-W |
SSC Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Moderate once set | Decent with the new ball | Effective |
| Bounce | True bounce early | Satisfactory | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal after powerplay | Swing upfront | Substantial amount of grip and turn |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | Powerplay overs | Middle to late overs |
PAK vs USA Head-to-head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Pakistan Wins | 0 |
| USA Wins | 1 |
PAK vs USA Playing XI Prediction
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
USA
Andries Gous (wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel (c), Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar
PAK vs USA: Players to watch out for
Salman Ali Agha (PAK):
The Pakistan captain is playing an entirely different brand of cricket since the turn of 2026. The right-handed batter has played six games, aggregating 193 runs at a scintillating strike rate of 191.08, which is drastically better compared to his career strike rate (122.94). He will be batting at the No. 3 slot.
Harmeet Singh (USA):
The slow left-arm orthodox bowler can be a threat to Pakistan at the SSC as he can tie them down and outfox them, as the surface is likely to provide him quite a bit of purchase.
Today's Match Prediction: PAKISTAN TO WIN
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
