Pak vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to showcase a thrilling encounter between cricketing giants and a new team eager to stamp their mark. Be it cricket, the contest of runs and wickets is as much about history and momentum as it’s about determination and grit. So, in the following simple guide, we shall take a look at the details of the contest between the two teams when they face off.
Match Time and Venue
| Date | Local Start Time Sri Lanka | Pakistan Time | GMT | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2026 | 19:00 IST / SLST | 18:30 PKT | 13:30 GMT | Sinhalese Sports Club |
Why This Match Matters
But this test has special significance as it was a big upset between USA and Pakistan last time around in the previous T20 World Cup, where USA won the match via a Super Over at Dallas.
Pakistan too came to Colombo after a nervy opening match, while chasing 148 against the Netherlands, were stretched to the limits before a late innings rescue act got them out of trouble.
Pakistan squad
Source: Official squad announcement and pslcircket.com.
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Salman Ali Agha |
| Top order | Babar Azam |
| Top order | Fakhar Zaman |
| Wicketkeeper batter | Khawaja Mohammad Nafay |
| Middle order | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Middle order | Usman Khan |
| Allrounder | Faheem Ashraf |
| Allrounder | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Pace bowler | Shaheen Afridi |
| Pace bowler | Naseem Shah |
| Squad member | Mohammad Salman Mirza |
| Squad member | Usman Tariq |
| Squad member | Mohammad Salman (listed in official release) |
| Squad member | (15th member as per official list) |
United States squad
Source: USA Cricket announcement and pslcircket.com.
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain / Wicketkeeper | Monank Patel |
| Wicketkeeper batter | Andries Gous |
| Opening batter | Saiteja Mukkamalla |
| Batter | Shayan Jahangir |
| Allrounder | Harmeet Singh |
| Allrounder | Shehan Jayasuriya |
| Allrounder | Sanjay Krishnamurthi |
| Allrounder | Milind Kumar |
| Pace bowler | Saurabh Netravalkar |
| Pace bowler | Jasdeep Singh |
| Squad member | Ehsan Adil (replacement approved during warm-ups). |
| Squad member | (other squad members as per official 15) |
| Squad member | (other squad members as per official 15) |
| Squad member | (other squad members as per official 15) |
Key Players to Watch
Pakistan batting: The two main pillars in Pakistan’s top order, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, would be interesting to observe on how they deal with movement in SSC wickets.
Pakistan bowling attack: Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah can contribute with their quick bowling skills in the initial overs.
USA impact players: USA’s team consists of seasoned T20 players as well as domestic players. Their bowling lineup, featuring the likes of Saurabh Netravalkar, as well as all-rounders such as Andries Gous, is capable of winning matches against top contenders.
Conclusion
Pak vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 is more than a Group A game; it’s a chance for Pakistan to settle old scores and for the USA to prove their upset was no fluke. Expect a tense, competitive match where small moments will decide the winner. If you want, I can write a short live‑match checklist or a social post you can use when the game starts.
