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PAK vs USA T20 WC Match: The 12th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is today between Pakistan and the USA, which will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. On paper, the USA team is undoubtedly weak, but the USA won the last time the two teams faced each other. Therefore, a tough fight is expected from the USA team once again. Pakistan will want to put the bitter memory of that defeat behind them. Meanwhile, the USA team is ready to pull off another upset.
In the ongoing World Cup, the USA also troubled the batsmen of a strong team like India. Pakistan narrowly escaped defeat in its first match. The first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 was played between Pakistan and the Netherlands, in which Pakistan's bowlers performed well, restricting the Netherlands to 147. Despite a good start, Pakistan's middle order collapsed, putting the team on the verge of defeat. Babar Azam scored only 15 runs in 18 balls. He was simply playing defensively, and as soon as he tried to hit a big shot, he was caught out. Before the match, let's learn about the Pakistan vs United States T20 WC Match Pitch Report, Sinhalese Sports Stadium stats, and records.
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PAK vs USA: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo Stadium stats and records
| Description | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 119 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 110 |
| Highest total recorded | 176/3 (20 Ovs) By CAN vs IRE |
| Lowest total recorded | 100/10 (18.3 Ovs) By BANW vs SLW |
| Highest score chased | 148/7 (19.3 Ovs) By PAK vs NED |
| Lowest score defended | 113/6 (20 Ovs) By PAKW vs SLW |
Also Read: Netherlands vs Namibia Match Live Scorecard, NED vs NAM Score T20 WC
Pakistan vs United States Pitch Report: Colombo Stadium
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PAK vs USA T20 WC Match Pitch Report: Speaking of the SSC Colombo pitch, it typically favors spinners. However, this is the first time a match is being played under lights, which could make dew play a significant role in the second innings. The team winning the toss may opt to chase. If fast bowlers maintain their line and length, they can also make an impact. In the T20 format, teams batting first here typically score around 175 to 190 runs. Nevertheless, this is a chaseable total.
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