The Pakistan Playing XI is most likely to include some of the most promising players for this contest who are hungry for revenge from the USA Playing XI that comprises several players who have their roots in the subcontinent. Some of these players have also played domestic cricket in India.
The following article includes a detailed dive into the playing XIs between the two teams Pakistan and the USA. The ICC T20 World Cup’s 12th fixture will mark the revenge for a rivalry and either team will be coming up with the best XI. These picked players are picked based on recent form, promising performances and reliability.
Pakistan Playing XI vs USA Playing XI, Match no. 12 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan Playing XI vs USA – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan
Saim Ayub, the explosive left-handed batter in the Pakistan top order, has performed significantly well for them. Sahibzada Farhan is another central man for them who has been the epitome of scoring runs for Pakistan in the format. Sahibzada might also take up the gloves; however, the possibility of that is scarce due to Usman Khan’s presence.
Middle-Order Batters: Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz
Salman Agha has been named the skipper going into this World Cup. He is one of their most reliable batters and had recently promoted himself over the Pakistani legend Babar Azam. Wicket-keeper Usman Khan has been in good form, especially during chases.
Shadab Khan, the leg-spinning all-rounder and Mohammad Nawaz the left-handed spin bowling all-rounder have both played a crucial role in Pakistan’s recent exploits in T20 cricket. They have scored runs off their bat and have also picked several wickets.
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf/Usman Tariq, and Abrar Ahmed
Shaheen Afridi has been identified as one of the most crucial players in the XI alongside the other pacer, Naseem Shah. Faheem Ashraf might also be cited into the team, while Usman Tariq could also be a possible swap. Abrar Ahmed, the leg-spinner, has delivered whenever Pakistan needed him the most.
Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf/Usman Tariq, and Abrar Ahmed.
USA Playing XI vs Pakistan – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Andries Gous and Saiteja Mukkamala
USA’s key man and one of their best batters in the lineup, Andries Gous often has a massive role to play in their batting innings. Saiteja Mukkamala is also not seen as one of the fastest run-scorers; however, he has produced some genuine T20 faced innings in recent slots.
Middle-Order Batters: Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Subham Ranjane
Their batting strength lies mainly within the middle order of the USA team. Monank Patel has been picked as one of the most crucial players in the team and has, hence, been named the skipper as well. Milind Kumar has been delivering as an all-rounder and has an impact with the bat and ball.
Shayan Jahangir brings along years of experience alongside him, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi and all-rounder Subham Ranjane have been handed the role to help the team with some fireworks towards the back end of the innings.
Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Mohsin, Saurabh Netravalkar and Ali Khan
USA’s bowling deck will have their two most experienced seamers in the form of Saurabh Netravalkar and Ali Khan. They will be backed by their all-rounders and the two spinners Harmeet Singh and Mohammad Mohsin. The experienced Mohsin will be monumental for their campaign in the subcontinent, which will have many tracks to boost his bowling style.
USA Playing XI: Monank Patel (c/wk), Saiteja Mukkamala, Andries Gous, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Shubham Ranjane, Mohammad Mohsin, Saurabh Netravalkar, and Ali Khan.
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