PAK vs USA Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 12, February 10

Match no. 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is upon us. 2009 champions Pakistan will be squaring off against a team that humiliated them mercilessly in the last edition of the T20 World Cup, i.e., the United States of America, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Pakistan carries bitter memories of their last encounter with the USA. Armed with a far more balanced squad than the previous T20 World Cup, they will be eager for redemption and intent on reigning supreme. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 12th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Win Probability: PAK vs USA

The United States of America scripted history in the last and only meeting between the two sides in T20I history. Pakistan is on a mission to get over the loss they had to succumb to the USA. Pakistan is coming off a win over the Netherlands in the previous fixture, whereas the USA lost to co-hosts and reigning champions India in their previous encounter, despite a valiant effort. With winning momentum backing Pakistan, expect them to avenge their last edition’s loss to the United States. Expect Pakistan to have the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 12th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

PAK: 63% win chance
USA: 37% win chance

Pakistan won their last 4 T20Is on the trot and have the same number of wins out of their last 5 games.
The United States have won 3 of their last 5 T20Is, including 2 defeats.
Their last and only meeting ended in a tie, with the United States winning in the Super Over to script a memorable victory.

Cricket Betting Tips for PAK vs USA- Match 12

Saim Ayub to score Over 25.5

The Pakistan opener and number 1 T20I all-rounder will be a key bet with both bat and ball in this line up. Saim will be responsible for providing Pakistan with a solid start.

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Sahibzada Farhan to score Over 25.5

In the last calendar year, Farhan has emerged as the leading run-getter for Pakistan in the shortest format of the game. He is fresh off a 31-ball 47 against Netherlands in Pakistan's opening game and will be looking to do more damage to the opposition in this game.

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Milind Kumar to score Over 14.5

Milind Kumar was the top scorer for USA in their opening game against India. Milind has a loads of experience in the Indian domestic circuit and will be a key bet in this game for the United States.

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Saiteja Mukkamalla to score Over 14.5

Saiteja has been USA's most effective batter in recent times. The US opener has scored 310 runs in his last 10 T20I outings at a brilliant strike-rate of 167.56 and a scintillating average of 44.29.

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PAK vs USA Today’s Match Prediction

Check out our prediction for the PAK vs USA 12th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

Redemption on Pakistan’s mind

Redemption will be firmly on Pakistan’s mind as they gear up for Match 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against the United States of America at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The 2009 champions carry bitter memories of their last encounter with the USA, where they suffered a humiliating defeat in the Super Over after the match ended in a tie. That result stunned the cricketing world and left Pakistan with unfinished business.

This time, however, Pakistan arrive with a far more balanced and experienced squad, blending explosive batting with a versatile bowling attack. Under lights at SSC, conditions may favor their seamers early on, while spinners will look to tighten the screws in the middle overs. The USA, buoyed by their historic triumph in the previous edition, will aim to prove that victory was no fluke. Yet Pakistan’s hunger for redemption and their intent to reassert dominance make this clash a high‑stakes battle. A win here would not only avenge past scars but also reaffirm Pakistan’s credentials as serious contenders in the tournament.

Can The United States of America pull off yet another miraculous performance against Pakistan?

The United States of America will enter Match 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with the belief that lightning can strike twice. Their unforgettable Super Over triumph against Pakistan in the previous edition remains one of the biggest upsets in T20 World Cup history, and they will be eager to script another miracle at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Facing the 2009 champions, the USA will rely on their fearless batting approach and disciplined bowling to unsettle a side desperate for redemption.

Conditions at SSC could favor swing early on, giving USA’s seamers a chance to make inroads before spinners take charge in the middle overs. Their batting unit, if able to withstand Pakistan’s pace attack, has the potential to mount pressure and recreate the drama of their last encounter. While Pakistan arrive with a stronger, more balanced squad, the USA’s underdog spirit and past success against them add intrigue to this clash. Another upset here would not only shock the cricketing world but also cement USA’s reputation as giant‑killers on the global stage. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.

PAK vs USA Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 1
USA won: 1
PAK won: 0
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
RECENT form USA: W W L L NR
RECENT form PAKISTAN: AB L W W W

Only once have these two sides locked horns in a T20I game. That famous meeting took place in the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup in the United States, which saw the hosts pummeling the 2009 champions.

Team Analysis: USA and Pakistan

How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan and the United States of America, fare in the 1st Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026? Let’s take a look.

United States of America (USA)

After an impressive bowling show against the reigning champions, India, the USA is expected to stick to their bowling core.
However, Ali Khan got his groin injured in the last game while fielding.
If he isn’t fit, Jasdeep Singh will take his place in the eleven.
The batting order, more or less, is expected to remain unchanged.

Expected Starting 11

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

Pakistan (PAK)

More or less, Pakistan is expected to stick with their winning combination from the last game.
Faheem Ashraf, who was the game changer in the last game, got into the eleven as an extra all-rounder, replacing a proper batter in Fakhar Zaman. After Faheem’s heroics in the game against the Netherlands, expect him to keep his place.
Also, Naseem Shah, if fully fit and available, could come in for Salman Mirza.

Expected Starting 11

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza/Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed

Weather Conditions and Pitch Report

Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 12th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and the United States of America at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo:

Pitch Report	Weather Report
The SSC surface is traditionally balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers.	Evening temperature around 27–29°C, warm but manageable under lights.
Under lights, seamers may find extra swing and movement, especially in the powerplay.	Humidity levels expected at 70–75%, which could aid swing bowling early on.
Spinners will come into play as the pitch slows down, making middle overs crucial.	Clear skies with minimal chance of rain, ensuring a full match.
Batting requires patience; timing is key on this surface, with boundaries harder to come by.	Dew factor likely in the second innings, favoring chasing sides.
A par score is expected in the 155–170 range, with chasing slightly advantageous.	Light breeze may help bowlers but overall conditions favor batsmen later in the night.

Toss Prediction

With this being the first T20I under lights at SSC, dew is expected to play a major role. The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first, aiming to exploit early swing and then chase under easier batting conditions later in the evening.

Where to Watch Today’s Match

The online live streaming of the 12th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will take place on Star Sports Network channels.

PAK vs USA: Today’s Match Predictions

On paper, Pakistan surely is the favorite to win this contest. Yes, they got beaten by the USA in their only T20I meeting, which came in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. That was one of the biggest upsets in T20Is, and USA would be hoping to repeat the feat. However, doing so again wouldn’t be that easy for the Monank Patel-led side, and we can hope that Pakistan finally gets its redemption over the USA. Therefore, as per our prediction, Pakistan is expected to win the PAK vs USA, 12th Match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

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