New Delhi: The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday despite some uncertainty earlier. Both teams entered this high-pressure game after strong starts. Defending champion India defeated the United States early on and then defeated Namibia by 93 runs.
Pakistan initially struggled against the Netherlands but managed a thrilling victory and then eased past the United States.India and Pakistan are often paired together in major tournaments. They have been in the same group in the last five T20 World Cups and the first two ODI World Cups. The last time they were in different groups was in the 2011 ODI World Cup, but they still met in the semi-finals, with India winning and lifting the trophy.In the history of T20 World Cup, India has clearly dominated Pakistan. The two teams have played eight matches in the World Cup so far, of which India has won seven, while Pakistan has won just one in 2021. India’s record at the Colombo Stadium is also impressive, having won 11 of the 15 T20 matches played at the Colombo Stadium since 2009.However, rain may affect the game. The weather forecast shows a high chance of rain during the day, but the chance will decrease at night.India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Competition and live broadcast details
- Match: India vs Pakistan, 2026 T20 World Cup
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (US Standard Time)
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Live TV: Star Sports Network
- Live broadcast: JioHotstar
