Monank Patel Nears Historic T20I Milestone for USA, Needs 80 Runs

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 10, 2026 11:32 AM ET

Monank Patel Nears Historic T20I Milestone for USA, Needs 80 Runs

Monank Patel is on the verge of achieving a historic milestone in T20 International cricket. As the captain of the United States national team, he needs just 80 runs to reach a remarkable 1,000 T20I runs. This significant opportunity will come when the USA faces Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Colombo.

Current T20I Statistics for Monank Patel

At present, Monank Patel has amassed 920 runs in 37 matches. His performance features an average of 27 and an impressive strike rate of 137.1, making him the highest run-scorer for the USA. He recently contributed a half-century against Pakistan, guiding his team to victory during their previous encounter in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Top Run-Scorers for the USA

Monank Patel: 920 runs
Steven Taylor: 822 runs
Aaron Jones: 770 runs
Andries Gous: 757 runs
Saiteja Mukkamalla: 641 runs

Matches and Context

The upcoming match is scheduled for Tuesday and holds particular significance for both teams. Pakistan will look to avenge their unexpected defeat to the USA during the 2024 T20 World Cup. This match comes 20 months after that upset, making it a critical game for the Pakistani side.

After a disappointing opening match against India, the USA is motivated to replicate their past success against Pakistan. The match will take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, adding to the anticipation of the fans.

Pakistan’s Current Form

Pakistan enters this match with some concerns. They recently faced a middle-order collapse while chasing a target of 148 against the Netherlands, necessitating a late recovery from Faheem Ashraf. Such performance may leave them rattled going into this critical match against a determined USA team.

As the two teams prepare for this key encounter, all eyes will be on Monank Patel to see if he can make history by being the first player from the USA to score 1,000 T20I runs. Fans can expect an exciting match as both teams look to enhance their records in this prestigious tournament.