PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 12
Published - 10 Feb 2026, 11:00 AM | Updated - 11 Feb 2026, 12:30 PM
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All eyes will turn to Colombo as Pakistan will lock horns with United States of America in the twelfth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Sinhalese Sports Club on 10th February at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best PAK vs USA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 12th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PAK vs USA Match Preview:
Pakistan will be squaring off against the United States of America in the twelfth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Consequently, this Group A fixture serves as a vital opportunity for both nations to secure momentum in a highly competitive block of the tournament. The SSC surface traditionally assists bowlers early on before batting conditions improve under the lights, so strategic bowling rotations and smart field placements will be the primary keys to success in this evening clash.
Pakistan is currently placed second on the Group A points table with two points from one win, while the USA is currently placed at the bottom (fifth spot) after losing their opening fixture against India.
In their last outing, Pakistan defeated the Netherlands by 3 wickets in a thrilling chase where Faheem Ashraf turned the tide with a blistering unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls, guiding his side home in a tense fashion. Therefore, the Men in Green will look to build on this hard-fought victory and tighten their grip on a potential Super 8 spot as the group stage progresses.
On the other hand, the USA played their opening fixture against India and lost by 29 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where they were restricted to 132/8 while chasing a target of 161.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi (37) and Milind Kumar (34) were the standout performers with the bat in that game, showing commendable resilience against a world-class bowling attack in a challenging chase. Hence, the United States will aim to significantly improve their execution and unleash their full batting potential in this encounter to climb up from the bottom of the table.
These two teams have met only once previously in T20Is, during the 2024 World Cup, where the USA pulled off one of the most historic upsets in cricket history. As a result, the head-to-head record stands at 1–0 in favor of the USA. This intriguing history adds a massive layer of pressure on Pakistan to level the rivalry, while the United States will be eager to prove that their past victory was not a fluke by delivering another strong performance on the global stage.
PAK vs USA Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Pakistan | 0 |
United States of America | 1 |
PAK vs USA Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 170 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 65% |
PAK vs USA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pakistan Playing 11:
1) Saim Ayub
2) Sahibzada Farhan
3) Salman Ali Agha ©
4) Babar Azam
5) Usman Khan (wk)
6) Shadab Khan
7) Mohammad Nawaz
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Shaheen Shah Afridi
10) Salman Mirza
11) Abrar Ahmed
United States of America Playing 11:
1) Andries Gous (wk)
2) Saiteja Mukkamalla
3) Monank Patel ©
4) Milind Kumar
5) Sanjay Krishnamurthi
6) Shubham Ranjane
7) Harmeet Singh
8) Mohammad Mohsin
9) Shadley van Schalkwyk
10) Ali Khan
11) Saurabh Netravalkar
Hot Picks for PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Sahibzada Farhan – Pakistan’s right-handed opener, he looked in excellent touch after hammering 47 runs in the last match to provide a strong start. |
Saim Ayub – Pakistan’s exciting left-handed all-rounder, he contributed 24 runs and also impressed with the ball by grabbing 2 wickets in the last match. |
Top Picks:
Harmeet Singh – USA’s left-handed all-rounder, he offers useful spin with his left-arm orthodox bowling and picked up an impressive 2 wickets in the last match. |
Shadley van Schalkwyk – USA’s impactful pace all-rounder, he combines left-handed batting with sharp right-arm medium-fast bowling and claimed an outstanding 4 wickets in the last match. |
Budget Picks:
Shubham Ranjane – USA’s valuable all-round option, he adds stability with right-handed batting and provides handy right-arm medium pace when needed. |
Babar Azam – Pakistan’s classy right-handed batter, he strengthens the middle order with his composure, timing, and ability to build match-defining innings. |
PAK vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Saim Ayub & Sahibzada Farhan |
Vice-Captain | Shadley van Schalkwyk & Harmeet Singh |
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Andries Gous
- Batters – Salman Ali Agha, Sahibzada Farhan
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk (vc), Milind Kumar, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub ©
- Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Andries Gous
- Batters – Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Sahibzada Farhan ©
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh (vc), Shadley van Schalkwyk, Mohammad Nawaz, Shubham Ranjane, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers – Abrar Ahmed, Salman Mirza
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 12 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Khawaja Nafay | 7.5 credits | NA |
Shehan Jayasuriya | 7.5 credits | NA |
PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 12 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Saim Ayub |
GL Captaincy Choice | Sahibzada Farhan |
Punt Picks | Shubham Ranjane and Babar Azam |
Dream11 Combination | 1-2-5-3 |
PAK vs USA Match Winner Prediction:
Pakistan will step into the match as favorites due to their stronger recent performances.
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