EXPLAINERWith uncertainty shrouding India game, Pakistan will look to avoid an upset against the USA in their Group A game.Listen to this articleListen to this article | 3 minsinfoWho: Pakistan vs USAWhat: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – Group AWhen: Tuesday, February 10 at 7pm (13:30 GMT)Where: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri LankaHow to follow: Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream begins at 10:30 GMTPakistan will be eager to improve on their opening-day performance of the T20 World Cup, while the United States will look to cause an upset when both teams meet in their Group A fixture in Colombo on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSalman Ali Agha’s team were heading towards a shock loss against the Netherlands before a lower-order rescue act took them over the line on Saturday.A few hours later, the USA nearly sprang a surprise against defending champions India when they met in the group’s second fixture, but were unable to register what could have been the biggest shock in the tournament’s history.Now, both teams meet in a crucial second game that could shape their fate in the tournament.Pakistan are renowned for throwing form and predictions out of the window, and the USA will look to capitalise on their opponents’ unpredictability to get their first points of the tournament.What happened in the last Pakistan vs USA game?The USA pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the T20 World Cup’s history when they beat the 2009 champions in a thrilling match in 2024.The win, which came in a super over after scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs, sent shockwaves through the cricket world.Pakistan’s star-studded team posted a meagre total of 159 in their 20 overs, which the USA equalled on the last ball of their innings, taking the game to a super over. Advertisement Team USA’s calmness trumped Pakistan’s nerves as they rewrote history books.The 2024 tournament cohosts had never played Pakistan in any format of the game prior to the match. Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, right, plays a shot as Netherlands’ wicketkeeper and captain Scott Edwards reacts during their opening T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on February 7, 2026 [Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP]Form guide: PakistanPakistan entered the T20 World Cup on the back of an impressive …
