America had a remarkable start to their T20 World Cup campaign on Saturday, successfully chasing down a target of 195 with 7 wickets in hand and 14 balls to spare. However, their next game will be a much tougher test, as they face Pakistan, a team several levels above Canada.

Despite the challenge, the USA will approach this fixture with nothing to lose. They have already demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level, having recently defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in a T20I series.

In their victory against Canada, strong batting performances carried the USA to success. However, their bowlers will need to step up in this game, as only the experienced left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh (1/27) showed significant control in the first match.

Pakistan, known for their unpredictability, are quite predictable in their strengths for this game and the T20 World Cup in general. Fans can expect some chaotic scenes off-camera, highlighted by Babar Azam’s reinstatement as white-ball captain less than five months after stepping down. On the field, Pakistan promises must-watch batting and some of the most thrilling pace bowling in the tournament.

Pakistan will rely on their opening pair, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, to build a solid foundation at the top of the order. Following them, Iftikhar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman are expected to capitalize in the middle order.

With the ball, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are in strong form, but Shadab Khan will need to improve after a disappointing performance in England.