NEW DELHI: The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to be played on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, despite some earlier uncertainty. Both teams come into this high-pressure game after strong starts. India, the defending champions, began their campaign by beating the United States and then crushed Namibia by 93 runs.
Pakistan struggled initially against the Netherlands but managed to pull off a thrilling win, followed by a comfortable victory over the USA.India and Pakistan have often been grouped together in major tournaments. They have been in the same group in the last five T20 World Cups and the previous two ODI World Cups. The last time they were in different groups was in the 2011 ODI World Cup, but they still faced each other in the semi-final, which India won before lifting the trophy.In T20 World Cup history, India has clearly dominated Pakistan. The two teams have played eight matches in the tournament so far, with India winning seven and Pakistan winning just one in 2021. India also has a strong record at the Colombo stadium, winning 11 out of 15 T20 matches there since 2009.However, rain could affect the match. Weather reports suggest a high chance of rain during the day, though the chances reduce in the evening.India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Match & Live Streaming Details
- Match: India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Live TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
