Pakistan vs USA Playing 11, T20 World Cup: PAK vs USA Team News, Predicted Lineups

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The Pakistan vs USA encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A is set to ignite excitement at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Tuesday (February 10).

Pakistan, under captain Salman Ali Agha, are determined to exact revenge after their stunning Super Over defeat to the USA in the 2024 edition. Following a narrow victory over the Netherlands in their opener, the Men in Green will look to their star-studded lineup to dominate, with Babar Azam aiming to rediscover form amid recent scrutiny.

USA, captained by Monank Patel, have shown impressive growth as an associate nation and enter motivated despite a competitive but losing effort against a top side earlier. Pakistan hold the edge in experience, but USA's fearless approach could make this another thriller.

The two teams also met in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when the Americans pulled off a stunning victory over the Pakistanis via a Super Over.

Pakistan vs USA Team News, Injury Updates

No major injuries reported for either side ahead of the clash, allowing full-strength selections.

Pakistan boast a balanced squad with explosive openers, reliable middle-order anchors like Babar Azam and Usman Khan, and a potent pace-spin attack featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah (if fit), Abrar Ahmed, and all-rounders Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz. Recent form shows batting depth but occasional collapses, so Salman Agha will prioritize stability. No significant injury concerns post their opener, with the team likely sticking close to the winning combination.

The USA rely on a mix of Indian-origin talent and local stars, with Monank Patel's consistent batting and Saurabh Netravalkar's left-arm swing key. After a strong showing in recent matches, they aim to exploit any Pakistani pressure. The Colombo surface could suit disciplined bowling, setting up a fascinating contest between Pakistan's firepower and USA's resilience.

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