ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs USA – Group A
Date: 10 February 2026
Day: Tuesday
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Time: 07:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
Pakistan Probable XI:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
USA Probable XI:
Monank Patel (c & wk), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Andries Gous, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Milind Kumar, Shubham ranjane, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mohammad Mohsin, Harmeet Singh
Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club surface in Colombo usually offers balanced conditions, assisting seamers early with some movement while becoming better for batting as the match progresses. Spinners can also find grip during the middle overs, making all-round bowling discipline crucial.
Weather Report
Weather conditions are expected to be warm and humid with temperatures around 26–28°C. Clear skies are forecast, so a full uninterrupted match is likely.
Match Prediction
Pakistan enters the contest as favorites due to their experienced top order and high-quality pace attack. USA, however, has shown steady improvement in recent ICC tournaments and possesses several aggressive hitters capable of challenging if they get a strong start. Early wickets could be the key factor in deciding the match outcome.
Pakistan – Key Players
Babar Azam: Consistent top-order batter capable of anchoring the innings.
Shaheen Afridi: Strike fast bowler known for early breakthroughs.
Shadab Khan: All-rounder who contributes with both leg-spin and finishing runs.
USA – Key Players
Monank Patel: Captain and dependable top-order batter.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi: Powerful middle-order hitter capable of accelerating quickly.
Saurabh Netravalkar: Experienced pacer known for disciplined spells.