PAK vs USA Dream11 Prediction. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 shifts its focus to a grudge match that fans have been waiting for. Pakistan takes on the USA at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Memories of the 2024 Dallas upset are still fresh, but with Salman Agha leading a revamped Pakistan side and the USA proving their mettle against India recently, this isn’t just a game—it’s a battle for Group A supremacy.
1. DATA SUITE: MATCH INFO & PITCH REPORT
| Feature | Details |
| Match | Pakistan (PAK) vs United States of America (USA), Match 12 |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report & Fantasy Impact
The SSC surface is traditionally a balanced track. However, recent 2026 World Cup fixtures (like Zimbabwe vs Oman) suggest the bowlers are having a field day.
- Nature: Slow and bowling-friendly.
- Spin vs Pace: Early assistance for seamers; spinners dominate as the ball gets older.
- Average Score: 140–150.
- Fantasy Insight: Pick death-over specialists and spinning all-rounders. Avoid stacking too many top-order batters if they aren’t anchor players.
Weather Update (Colombo)
- Temperature: 27°C
- Condition: Cloudy
- Rain Chance: 10% (Minimal threat, but humidity at 63% may bring Dew Factor into play later).
2. HEAD-TO-HEAD & RECENT FORM
H2H Records
- Total Matches: 1
- USA Won: 1 | PAK Won: 0
- Highest Score: 159 (Tied, USA won in Super Over, 2024)
Last 5 Matches (Recent First)
| Team | Form Guide |
| Pakistan | W, W, W, W, L |
| USA | L, W, W, L, W |
3. PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Pakistan XI:
- Saim Ayub
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Salman Agha (C)
- Babar Azam
- Usman Khan
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Faheem Ashraf
- Shaheen Afridi
- Naseem Shah
- Abrar Ahmed
USA XI:
- Andries Gous (wk)
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Monank Patel (C)
- Milind Kumar
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Shubham Ranjane
- Harmeet Singh
- Mohammad Mohsin
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Jasdeep Singh (Replacement for injured Ali Khan)
- Saurabh Netravalkar
4. KEY PLAYER ANALYSIS
- Babar Azam (PAK): The anchor. On a slow SSC pitch, his ability to play late and rotate strike is vital.
- Saurabh Netravalkar (USA): The left-arm angle has haunted Pakistan before. He is a Powerplay impact bowler who can swing it both ways.
- Shaheen Afridi (PAK): A death-over specialist with a point to prove. His yorkers are lethal under lights.
- Harmeet Singh (USA): His economy rate in middle overs will be the key to choking Pakistan’s scoring.
5. DREAM11 PREDICTION: EXPERT’S VERDICT
Expert’s Verdict (C/VC): > For Small Leagues, Salman Agha is the safest Captain. He bowls 2-3 overs of spin and bats in the top 3. For Grand Leagues, Saurabh Netravalkar as VC is a high-reward play, given Pakistan’s historic struggle against left-arm pace.
Category Picks:
- Must-Have: Shaheen Afridi, Monank Patel, Babar Azam.
- Differential (Risky): Abrar Ahmed (His mystery spin could dismantle USA’s middle order).
- Budget Pick: Mohammad Mohsin (USA All-rounder).
6. FINAL DREAM11 TEAM (BALANCED)
- WK: Monank Patel, Andries Gous
- BAT: Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Milind Kumar
- ALL: Salman Agha (C), Shadab Khan, Harmeet Singh
- BOWL: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Saurabh Netravalkar, Naseem Shah
7. FAQs
- Who will win today? Pakistan are favorites (70% win probability), but the USA’s recent H2H win makes them dangerous underdogs.
- Is rain expected? Only a 10% chance. We expect a full 40-over game.
- Who is the best Captain choice? Salman Agha due to his dual-role as captain and all-rounder.
- Is Ali Khan playing? Likely out due to injury; Jasdeep Singh is expected to start.
- How is the SSC pitch? Slow and spin-friendly. Anything over 160 is a winning total.
- Best pick for Grand League? Mohammad Nawaz—low selection percentage but high boundary clearing ability and useful spin.
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