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US vs. Pakistan: Start time, squads, where to watch 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup match

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Ali Khan and Monank Patel of the U.S. Cricket Team pose prior to the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on May 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

After securing a thrilling victory against Canada in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the U.S. is set to face Pakistan in its second match of the tournament. Thursday’s match will be Pakistan’s first game in this edition.

Vice captain of the U.S. Cricket Team, Aaron Jones, expressed confidence with the team in an April interview with USA TODAY, adding that the current squad is “really strong” and that all players share a great dynamic. Jones was awarded the Man of the Match in the opening game after scoring 94 runs off 40 balls.

“One thing I think is really strong for us is that we have guys from all over the world,” Jones said at the time. “And you can use that as something to truly be a strength for us.”

Jones added that all players on the team are always open to sharing feedback and insights into the strengths and weaknesses of their peers.

“We have a really good unit,” he said.

USA's vice-captain Aaron Jones celebrates winning the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match against Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.USA's vice-captain Aaron Jones celebrates winning the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match against Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.

USA’s vice-captain Aaron Jones celebrates winning the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match against Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.

While the tournament marks the U.S.’s debut in T20 cricket, Pakistan has previously won the T20 World Cup in 2009 and made it to the final in the previous edition in 2022, losing to England in the last match.

Pakistan team captain Babar Azam, in a statement, said that he and his team are “extremely confident going into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.”

“It is now my career objective and target to win the T20 World Cup and present the title to the passionate people of Pakistan, who have always stood behind us like a rock in good and not so very good days,” Azam said.

Pakistan's Muhammad Rizwan (R) and Babar Azam run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket final match between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022.Pakistan's Muhammad Rizwan (R) and Babar Azam run between the wickets during the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket final match between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022.

Pakistan’s Muhammad Rizwan (R) and Babar Azam run between the wickets during the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2022 cricket final match between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022.

On Wednesday, one day before the match, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Imad Wasim will not be playing the match as “he has been advised rest by the PCB Medical Team,” due to ongoing discomfort in his right rib cage.

Here’s everything you need to know about Pakistan vs. USA at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the start time, players and how to watch.

When is Pakistan vs. USA?

U.S. will face Pakistan on Thursday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

A general view prior to the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on May 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.A general view prior to the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on May 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

A general view prior to the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on May 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

How to get ICC T20 World Cup match tickets

Tickets for the match between Pakistan and the U.S. are available on the official website of the T20 World Cup. Ticket prices start at $150 for the Standard Plus seats and go up to $750 for The Terrace seats.

Tickets for the match are also available for purchase on third-party websites such as Stubhub, Tickets Center and SeatGeek for varying prices.

Aaron Jones of USA celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.Aaron Jones of USA celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Aaron Jones of USA celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between USA and Canada at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Pakistan vs. USA: How to watch 2024 T20 match in the US on TV, streaming

The match can be streamed exclusively on WillowTV, which is also available via streamers like Fubo and Sling. It will start at 11:30 a.m. ET

Fans can also stream the game across devices on the Cricbuzz app, while the live score will be available to view on the Cricbuzz website.

Scorecards, match highlights and behind-the-scenes footage will also be available for fans to view on ICC.tv. Live radio commentary will be available from BBC on the ICC website and app.

Pakistan vs. USA watch parties at fan parks

The match between Pakistan and USA will be streamed live for fans at the following fan parks:

USA team for 2024 T20 World Cup

Team USA celebrates catching out Canada's Aaron Johnson during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 cricket match between the USA and Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.Team USA celebrates catching out Canada's Aaron Johnson during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 cricket match between the USA and Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.

Team USA celebrates catching out Canada’s Aaron Johnson during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 cricket match between the USA and Canada at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Grand Prairie, Texas on June 1, 2024.

The U.S. squad includes:

Reserve players include:

  • Juanoy Drysdale

  • Gajanand Singh

  • Yasir Mohammad

Pakistan team for 2024 T20 World Cup

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Alex Hales of England during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final match between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Alex Hales of England during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final match between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Alex Hales of England during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final match between Pakistan and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 13, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.

The Pakistan squad includes:

  • Babar Azam (captain)

  • Saim Ayub

  • Mohammad Rizwan

  • Fakhar Zaman

  • Usman Khan

  • Shadab Khan

  • Azam Khan

  • Iftekhar Ahmed

  • Abrar Ahmed

  • Abbas Afridi

  • Mohammad Amir

  • Naseem Shah

  • Shaheen Afridi

  • Haris Rauf

The Pakistan team lists no reserve players.

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Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X @saman_shafiq7.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pakistan vs. US T20 Cricket World Cup 2024: Squads, time, how to watch

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