Pakistan won by 32 runs. Pakistan faced United States in Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, starting at 7:00 PM local Sri Lanka time (UTC+5:30). The 10,000-capacity SSC Ground in Colombo provided an intimate setting for a rematch with significant historical context: USA had famously beaten Pakistan in a Super Over at the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan’s 32-run margin of victory was authoritative, and it was a statement of intent after the humbling 2024 defeat. This match carried enormous psychological weight for Pakistan cricket. The United States’ stunning Super Over win at the 2024 T20 World Cup remains one of the great upsets in ICC tournament history, and Pakistan had significant motivation to correct the record. USA’s cricket programme has grown rapidly since 2024, fueled by diaspora investment and expanded domestic structures.

Pakistan’s squad featured their established batting core of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan alongside the express pace of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. This combination of elite batting and high-pace bowling is Pakistan’s fundamental T20 formula. USA’s squad comprised diaspora players drawn primarily from South Asian, Caribbean and domestic American cricket backgrounds, representing the diversity of American sports culture.

Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo holds 10,000 spectators and is one of Sri Lanka’s most historic grounds. The compact nature of the venue means boundaries are relatively short, making it a batter-friendly surface where totals can escalate quickly.

Timezone conversions for the 7:00 PM Sri Lanka time start: 1:30 PM GMT in London; 8:30 AM EST in New York; 7:00 PM IST in India; 1:30 AM AEST (the following day) in Sydney. Check Sri Lanka time for full timezone conversions.

The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, featured 20 teams competing in 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Pakistan’s emphatic win over USA helped restore confidence in their Group A campaign.

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