PAK vs USA Prediction Match 12- Who Will Win Today? T20 World Cup 2026

PAK vs USA Prediction [Source: @vijaysinh_907/x]

Pakistan and USA teams will be squaring off in match number 12 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday, February 10. The match will be hosted by the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo and the action will commence from 7:00 PM IST onwards.

The Pakistan cricket team overcame Netherlands scare in the opening match of the tournament courtesy of a late blitz from Faheem Ashraf. Chasing 148, Ashraf clubbed 29* from 11 balls to race past Netherlands in a thrilling final-over finish.

The USA team, meanwhile, gave defending champions India a run for their money in Mumbai. After pinning India down the mat at 77-6, Suryakumar Yadav decimated a spirited USA attack as they fell 29 runs short of their target.

PAK vs USA current form (Last 5 T20I matches)

PAK vs USA player battles

Babar Azam vs Ali Khan

Senior batter Babar Azam will be expected to play the role of an anchor in case of an early Pakistan collapse. In such a case, the cricketer will likely be crossing paths with USA fast bowler Ali Khan. The winner of this potential duel will likely determine the outcome of the match.

Monank Patel vs Shaheen Afridi

USA skipper Monank Patel will be carrying his team’s top-order hopes against an experienced Pakistan bowling attack. In his usual top-order batting position, Monank will likely face Shaheen Afridi inside the powerplay overs. The USA cricketer previously smacked Shaheen for 18 runs from just 11 balls back during their 2024 T20 World Cup faceoff.

Sahibzada Farhan vs Shadley van Schalkwyk

Sahibzada Farhan vs Shadley van Schalkwyk is easily the biggest battle to look forward to in the upcoming Pakistan vs USA Group A game in Colombo. While Sahibzada has been in splendid touch with the bat for Pakistan off late, Schalkwyk recently decimated a famed India batting line-up at the Wankhede Stadium.

PAK vs USA top performers

Most runs for Pakistan vs USA (among squad members)

Babar Azam has aggregated the most runs against USA among all Pakistan batters with 44 runs. However, his 44-run knock from 43 balls occurred in a losing cause for Pakistan back in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Most wickets for Pakistan vs USA (among squad members)

Naseem Shah picked up a wicket against USA at a bowling average of 26 in their lone faceoff back during the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Most runs for USA vs Pakistan (among squad members)

USA captain Monank Patel struck a match-winning 50 against Pakistan to remain the most successful batter from his side in matches involving the ‘Men in Green’ in T20Is.

Most wickets for USA vs Pakistan (among squad members)

USA left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige picked up match-winning figures of 3-30 against Pakistan, and is currently USA’s most successful bowler against them.

PAK vs USA toss prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to field first at the SSC Ground in Colombo. While several teams have preferred to chase in the ongoing tournament so far, the conditions at the Colombo-based iconic venue also holds up that notion.

The slow nature of the surface makes it slightly difficult for batters to unleash their free-flowing strokes, thus giving the chasing side a fair bit of idea for the second innings. Moreover, the chasing teams have also enjoyed a favorable track record here, as opposed to teams batting first.

PAK vs USA 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 40/2

Final Score – 145/9

PAK vs USA 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 45/1

Final Score – 150/6

PAK vs USA top players prediction

Pakistan top players prediction

Probable best batters

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub

Probable best bowlers

Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed

USA top players prediction

Probable best batters

Monank Patel, Milind Kumar

Probable best bowlers

Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan

Who will hit the most sixes in Pakistan vs USA Match 11?

Sahibzada Farhan

Who will hit the most fours in Pakistan vs USA Match 11?

Babar Azam

PAK vs USA Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 11?

Pakistan will start out as clear favorites over USA in match number 11 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan’s recent scare against Netherlands, and past demons from the 2024 T20 World Cup will only inspire the ‘Men in Green’ to not get complacent against the giant killers.