COLOMBO – United States won toss and boldly chose to field first against cricket giants Pakistan. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between these two sides in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 being held at the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
USA: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane, Ehsan Adil.
Though these teams have clashed only once in T20 history, that lone encounter remains unforgettable. During the 2024 T20 World Cup, the USA stunned Pakistan in a dramatic Super Over, leaving fans and pundits reeling.
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Matches played: 1
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USA wins: 1
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Pakistan wins: 0
Both teams enter this fixture with confidence. Pakistan have been in impressive form, losing just one of their last five T20Is. The USA, meanwhile, are riding a wave of victories, having won three of its last three games.
This match marks the second outing for both teams in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Pakistan scraped past the Netherlands in a thrilling three-wicket win, while the USA suffered a 29-run defeat at the hands of co-hosts and defending champions India.
The clash promises fireworks as Pakistan aim to avenge their previous heartbreak, while the USA look to continue their giant-killing exploits on cricket’s biggest stage.
