Pakistan vs USA Toss Result – T20 World Cup 2026 Live Update & Who Won Toss

TOSS RESULT: USA Won Toss, Elect to Bowl First

BREAKING NEWS: USA skipper Monank Patel has won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in Match 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Toss Details:

• Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
• Toss Winner: United States of America
• Decision: Bowl First
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
• Match Start: 7:00 PM IST

This is a crucial revenge match as USA had stunned Pakistan with a Super Over win in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York, one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.

Why USA Chose to Bowl First?

USA captain Monank Patel’s decision to bowl first makes tactical sense for several reasons:

1. First Night Match: This is the first-ever T20 match under lights at Sinhalese Sports Club, and conditions are unknown
2. Dew Factor: Evening dew expected to make batting easier in second innings
3. Pakistan’s Batting Fragility: Pakistan collapsed to 115/7 chasing just 148 against Netherlands
4. USA’s Bowling Strength: Shadley van Schalkwyk took 4/25 vs India, showing their bowling prowess
5. Chasing Advantage: Teams batting second have generally won at this venue

Similar to how USA elected to bowl first against India in Mumbai and nearly pulled off an upset by reducing India to 46/4 in the powerplay.

Pakistan Playing XI – Match 12 vs USA

Pakistan have made one change to their playing XI from the Netherlands match:

1. Saim Ayub – Opening batter
2. Sahibzada Farhan – Opening batter (47 vs NED)
3. Salman Ali Agha (C) – Captain, all-rounder
4. Babar Azam – Star batter (under pressure after 15 off 18 vs NED)
5. Usman Khan (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter
6. Shadab Khan – All-rounder
7. Mohammad Nawaz – Left-arm spinner
8. Faheem Ashraf – All-rounder (Match-winner vs NED: 29* off 11)
9. Shaheen Afridi – Left-arm pacer
10. Usman Tariq – Leg-spinner (CHANGE)
11. Abrar Ahmed – Mystery spinner

Key Change: Usman Tariq replaces Salman Mirza (who took 3/24 vs Netherlands)

USA Playing XI – Match 12 vs Pakistan

USA have made one forced change due to Ali Khan’s injury:

1. Andries Gous (WK) – Wicketkeeper-batter
2. Saiteja Mukkamalla – Opening batter
3. Monank Patel (C) – Captain, middle-order batter
4. Milind Kumar – Middle-order batter (34 vs India)
5. Sanjay Krishnamurthi – Middle-order batter (37 vs India)
6. Shubham Ranjane – All-rounder (37 vs India)
7. Harmeet Singh – Left-arm spinner (2/36 vs India)
8. Mohammad Mohsin – All-rounder
9. Shadley van Schalkwyk – Right-arm pacer (4/25 vs India – STAR)
10. Saurabh Netravalkar – Left-arm pacer
11. Jasdeep Singh / Ehsan Adil – Pacer (CHANGE – Ali Khan injured)

Key Absence: Ali Khan (1/26 vs India) ruled out due to fitness concerns after limping off against India

Tournament Context: Opening Day Flashbacks

The opening day of T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed three thrilling encounters:

Match 1: Pakistan vs Netherlands Pakistan survived a major collapse from 98/3 to 115/7 before Faheem Ashraf’s explosive 29 off 11 balls with 3 sixes sealed a 3-wicket win. Max O’Dowd’s dropped catch proved costly.

Match 2: West Indies vs Scotland West Indies dominated with Shimron Hetmyer’s 64 off 36 balls before Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick (5/20) sealed a 35-run victory.

Match 3: India vs USA USA shocked India by reducing them to 46/4 in the powerplay with Shadley van Schalkwyk taking 3 wickets in one over. However, Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 84 guided India to a 29-run win. Abhishek Sharma’s golden duck on debut was a major talking point.

Now, Pakistan face the same USA team that nearly upset India and famously beat them in 2024.

Key Battle: Babar Azam Under Pressure

After their narrow victory over the Netherlands, there have been growing demands to leave star batter Babar Azam out of the XI for the crucial meeting with the USA. Babar struggled for fluency in the opener, scoring 15 from 18 balls in the three-wicket win.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has since questioned whether Babar currently has the fitness required for T20 internationals. However, Pakistan management has retained him in the XI, giving him another chance to prove his critics wrong.

Venue & Conditions – SSC Colombo

Historic Night:

This is the first-ever official T20 match under lights at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. The swanky new floodlight pylons have been installed specially for the T20 World Cup 2026.

Pitch Report:

• Not traditionally a high-scoring venue
• Unknown night conditions add intrigue
• Ball expected to nip around early
• Dew factor will play significant role
• Spinners expected to dominate middle overs

Pakistan’s Record in Colombo: Pakistan boasts a strong record in Colombo, winning 6 of their 8 T20Is at the venue. Their only defeats came during the 2012 World T20 against India and Sri Lanka.

Weather Update – Perfect Conditions

Current Weather in Colombo:

• Temperature: 24°C to 27°C (Night match)
• Conditions: Clear skies, no rain expected
• Humidity: 55-70%
• Wind Speed: 12-14 km/h
• Rain Probability: 10% (Minimal chance)

Perfect weather for cricket! No interruptions expected.

Head-to-Head Record

Overall T20I Meetings: 1

• USA wins: 1 (2024 T20 World Cup)
• Pakistan wins: 0

Last Meeting (2024 T20 World Cup, New York): Match tied, USA won the Super Over to cause one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Pakistan posted 159, which USA equaled on the last ball before clinching the Super Over.

Players to Watch

Pakistan:

Faheem Ashraf: After his heroics against Netherlands (29* off 11), Faheem is Pakistan’s finisher and match-winner. His ability to hit boundaries under pressure makes him invaluable.

Babar Azam: Under immense pressure to deliver after poor show vs Netherlands. Needs a big score to silence critics.

Shaheen Afridi: Pakistan’s premier fast bowler. His new-ball prowess will be crucial in exploiting early conditions.

USA:

Shadley van Schalkwyk: After claiming 4/25 vs India including a triple-wicket over, he’s USA’s trump card. His ability to take wickets in clusters makes him dangerous.

Monank Patel (Captain): USA’s most experienced batter with 10 matches, 365 runs at average 60.83 and strike rate 162.22. The captain needs to lead from the front.

Saurabh Netravalkar: Left-arm pacer who has troubled top teams before. His control and variations make him effective.

Group A Standings Before Match 12

Current Points Table:

1. India – 2 points (NRR: +1.45)
2. Pakistan – 2 points (NRR: +0.05)
3. USA – 0 points (NRR: -1.45)
4. Netherlands – 0 points (NRR: -0.05)
5. Namibia – 0 points

Match Importance:

• Pakistan needs convincing win to boost NRR
• USA must win to keep qualification hopes alive
• Loser faces uphill battle in group

Expert Predictions

Pakistan Favorites But… Despite being favorites, Pakistan’s batting fragility against Netherlands and USA’s confidence from 2024 win and India performance makes this a 60-40 contest in Pakistan’s favor.

Expected Score:

• Pakistan batting first: 160-170
• USA defending well but likely to fall short
• Pakistan to win by 15-20 runs

However, USA have proven they can upset big teams. Don’t be surprised if we see another thriller!

Where to Watch Live

TV Broadcast:

India: Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) Pakistan: PTV Sports, Geo Super USA: Willow TV Global: ICC official broadcasters

Live Streaming:

India: JioHotstar app and website Pakistan: Tapmad, Cricket Gateway USA: Willow TV App Global: ICC.tv

Match Timings by Region:

• India/Pakistan: 7:00 PM IST/PKT
• USA (EST): 8:30 AM EST
• UK: 1:30 PM GMT
• Sri Lanka: 7:00 PM Local

Key Talking Points

1. Babar Azam’s Form: Will he deliver under pressure?
2. Faheem Ashraf Factor: Can he repeat his Netherlands heroics?
3. Van Schalkwyk Threat: After 4/25 vs India, Pakistan must be wary
4. Night Match Unknown: First T20 under lights at SSC
5. Revenge Factor: Pakistan desperate to avenge 2024 loss
6. USA Confidence: Nearly beat India, famously beat Pakistan

Match Official

Umpires:

• Raveendra Wimalasiri
• Richard Illingworth

TV Umpire: Chris Gaffaney Reserve Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena Match Referee: Dean Cosker

Conclusion

USA captain Monank Patel has won the toss and elected to bowl first, backing his bowling attack to exploit first-time night conditions at the SSC. Pakistan will bat first under pressure, knowing that another batting collapse like against Netherlands could prove fatal.

With both teams named and the toss decided, the stage is set for a revenge thriller in Colombo. Pakistan’s experience vs USA’s confidence – who will prevail?

The match begins at 7:00 PM IST. Don’t miss the action!