Pakistan vs United States of America, 12th Match, Group A

Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club
142
36
28
Pakistan
PAK
190/9 (20.0)
U.S.A. chose to BOWL
U.S.A.
USA
158/8 (20.0)
Pakistan won by 32 runs

Pakistan vs United States of America: Key Facts

When was Pakistan vs United States of America played?
Pakistan vs United States of America, the 12th Match, Group A of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, was played on 10 February 2026, 7:00 pm IST.
Where was Pakistan vs United States of America played?
The match was played at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
What format is Pakistan vs United States of America?
It is a T20 match in ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Who won the toss in Pakistan vs United States of America?
USA Elected to field first
Who won Pakistan vs United States of America?
Pakistan won by 32 runs
What is the average score at Sinhalese Sports Club?
The average first-innings score in T20 matches at Sinhalese Sports Club is 155 and the average second-innings score is 137, based on 5 matches.
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Winning Team, Playing XI & Pitch Report | ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Published on Feb 08, 2026

PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Winning Team, Playing XI & Pitch Report | ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Pakistan enters this contest on the back of a four match winning streak, including a recent victory at this very venue against the Netherlands. With Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan in top form, the Men in Green look settled. On the other hand, USA has shown grit but struggled against top tier teams like India recently. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Shadley van Schalkwyk, who has been a consistent point scorer for the American side. The battle at the Sinhalese Sports Club promises to be a test of spin and patience.

Match Details

  • Match: PAK vs USA, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
  • Date: 10 Feb 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST (07:00 PM)
  • Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can watch the action live on Disney+ Hotstar (App + Website) and Star Sports Network in India. For global viewers, the broadcast partners vary by region.

To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Colombo is expected to be warm and humid with temperatures around 27°C. Being an evening game, the dew factor could play a significant role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier. There is a low chance of rain, so we expect a full game.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The surface at the Sinhalese Sports Club has historically favored bowlers, especially spinners. Recent data shows 34 wickets for spinners compared to 28 for pacers in the last 5 matches. The average score is 154, suggesting that 160-170 is a winning total. Batters will need to apply themselves early on, while fantasy users should stack their teams with quality spin options.

Team Form & Head to-Head

Pakistan (PAK)

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W W L
  • Form: They are on a hot streak, having won their last 4 games comfortably.
  • H2H: Pakistan has not lost to USA in recent encounters.

U.S.A. (USA)

  • Last 5 Matches: L W W L W
  • Form: Inconsistent form, with losses against stronger teams like India and New Zealand.
  • H2H: USA has 1 win in historical head to-head records but faces a tough challenge here.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Pakistan: The squad looks fully fit. Salman Mirza was impressive in the last game and is likely to retain his spot.
  • USA: No major injury concerns reported. Shadley van Schalkwyk remains their key all rounder.

Probable Playing XI

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

U.S.A.

Andries Gous, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Saurabh Netravalkar

Key Players to Watch

  • Saim Ayub: The all rounder is a must have, averaging 118 fantasy points in this series. He contributes with both bat and ball.
  • Shadley van Schalkwyk: USA's MVP with an average of 148 points. He picks up wickets consistently and can bat lower down the order.
  • Salman Mirza: Fresh off a 3-wicket haul at this venue, he is a great budget pick for your fantasy contests.
  • Sahibzada Farhan: Top scored with 47 runs in the last match here, showing he understands the conditions well.
  • Mohammad Nawaz: With the pitch favoring spin, his left arm orthodox bowling will be lethal.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Saim Ayub
  • Shadley van Schalkwyk
  • Sahibzada Farhan

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Mohammad Nawaz: Low selection % but high potential on a turning track.
  • Harmeet Singh: A smart pick for USA who can exploit the spin friendly conditions.

Match Prediction / Outlook

Given the spin friendly conditions and current form, Pakistan is the clear favorite to win. Their recent victory at this venue gives them a massive advantage over USA. Expect Pakistan's spinners to dominate the middle overs.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current stats and expert understanding. Always check the Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup PAK vs USA players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Andries GousUSAWK✅154RHB14521403613232.54140.6230555000-8712222600166.524.163.98154521020
Saurabh NetravalkarUSABOWL✅90RHB18771126.4592.207LFM88983.524.557.9218.525/1222112120001029.481.061.58✅96604022
Sahibzada FarhanPAKBAT✅183RHB17713553716233.76139.2244794000-841103103470100272.8813.2510.76✅214513300
Mohammad MohsinUSABOWL✅39LHB2462053511.38113.88021LBG36283.234.398.2724.924/13101797981100824.260.510.9313470430
Shadley van SchalkwykUSAALL✅144LHB72385784917106.44058RM1391523.425.198.2118.434/1947114814824100974.5210.6411.97✅114611410
Sanjay KrishnamurthiUSABAT✅73RHB60911879223.27130.725147SLA521.62462402/1328169693700529.421.181.521810-208
Shubham RanjaneUSAALL✅74RHB521811777034.61126.426125RM39292.627.277.9420.503/172218181370100645.541.092.24✅6978500
Harmeet SinghUSAALL✅79LHB5174893811.11121.94054SLA72733.324.017.2719.824/18211757502100766.631.84144510310
Mohammad NawazPAKALL✅347LHB2606939607220.73125.839477SLA322288326.057.6520.455/181571787862100765.463.946.11✅11521398
Milind KumarUSAALL✅100RHB892218226427.19112.267192OB3317230.177.8323.115/164418888340100460.92.274.17✅10644538
Shadab KhanPAKALL✅376RHB2624942089119.75139.2415504LB3554203.622.667.5118.1165/2814311818800646.693.154.05✅314258688
Shaheen Shah AfridiPAKBOWL✅267LHB1224110215512.6127.462132LF2663713.721.198.0215.8136/197315555510966.934.075.65✅779154416
Saim AyubPAKALL✅167LHB1639391510225.42138.7323571OB,LBG91652.628.587.8421.803/25681118118242100187.6228.5913.7916423530
Faheem AshrafPAKALL✅283LHB1975124615516.85142.997323RM2682723.125.868.3818.596/1910216969290100825.521.081.65195100
Abrar AhmedPAKBOWL✅105RHB301495245.93102.15014LBG1041233.723.227.5218.524/92318484021001168.162.325.112510470
Babar AzamPAKBAT✅359RHB346541249312242.78129.041141544OB542.621.256.5319.502/20176131311500448.145.654.81✅8787000
Salman AghaPAKBAT✅147RHB1332123167620.67121.8310283OB74492.2247.1320.115/1047144441200367.127.277.181713108
Monank PatelUSAWK✅80RHB733179410425.62133.4813244000-4511010000336.731.772.27221-300
Usman KhanPAKWK✅125RHB11814305612329.38145.5219444OB000-7811818000527.041.241.29212-200
Shayan JahangirUSAWK✅63RHB61613979925.4129.718187RMF000-29000000222.621.962.04✅511383022
Usman TariqPAKBOWL✅87RHB21124675.1177.9606OB851213.818.36.7816.154/16140000001026.651.462.34✅411701130
Ehsan AdilUSABOWL✅81RHB3013121187.11105.21013RFM80953.424.148.4317.124/28161116.150.660.942031-20
Completed matches of Pakistan
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboNetherlandsNEDPakistanPAK147/10 (19.5)148/7 (19.3) Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboPakistanPAKUnited States of AmericaUSA190/9 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Pakistan won by 32 runs
15 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboIndiaINDPakistanPAK175/7 (20.0)114/10 (18.0) India won by 61 runs
18 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboPakistanPAKNamibiaNAM199/3 (20.0)97/10 (17.3) Pakistan won by 102 runs
21 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboPakistanPAKNew ZealandNZ No result (abandoned with a toss)
24 Feb - 07:00 PMKandyPakistanPAKEnglandENG164/9 (20.0)166/8 (19.1) England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
28 Feb - 07:00 PMKandyPakistanPAKSri LankaSL212/8 (20.0)207/6 (20.0) Pakistan won by 5 runs
Completed matches of United States of America
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiIndiaINDUnited States of AmericaUSA161/9 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) India won by 29 runs
10 Feb - 07:00 PMColomboPakistanPAKUnited States of AmericaUSA190/9 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Pakistan won by 32 runs
13 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiUnited States of AmericaUSANetherlandsNED196/6 (20.0)103/10 (15.5) U.S.A. won by 93 runs
15 Feb - 03:00 PMChennaiUnited States of AmericaUSANamibiaNAM199/4 (20.0)168/6 (20.0) U.S.A. won by 31 runs
Completed matches at Sinhalese Sports Club
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 11:00 AMNetherlandsNEDPakistanPAK147/10 (19.5)148/7 (19.3) Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
09 Feb - 03:00 PMOmanOMAZimbabweZIM103/10 (19.5)106/2 (13.3) Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)
10 Feb - 07:00 PMPakistanPAKUnited States of AmericaUSA190/9 (20.0)158/8 (20.0) Pakistan won by 32 runs
14 Feb - 11:00 AMIrelandIREOmanOMA235/5 (20.0)139/10 (18.0) Ireland won by 96 runs
18 Feb - 03:00 PMPakistanPAKNamibiaNAM199/3 (20.0)97/10 (17.3) Pakistan won by 102 runs
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