T20 World Cup: Key Details Ahead of India–Pakistan Group A Showdown

India, Feb 14 : The much anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 encounter will unfold on Sunday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, following days of off-field suspense. With both sides entering the contest on the back of victories, the Group A fixture promises high intensity and global attention.

Defending champions India opened their campaign with a win over the United States and then registered a commanding 93-run triumph against Namibia before travelling to Sri Lanka. Pakistan, meanwhile, survived a nervy start against the Netherlands in their opener but responded with a dominant performance against the USA.

Dominant Head-to-Head Record

The rivalry between the two neighbours has consistently been a marquee attraction in ICC tournaments. In T20 World Cup history, the balance remains firmly in India’s favour. Out of eight meetings in the tournament, India have won seven, with Pakistan’s lone success coming in 2021.

The teams have frequently been grouped together in recent global events, intensifying the stakes early in competitions. Their clashes have routinely shaped qualification scenarios and momentum shifts in multi-nation tournaments.

Venue Advantage and Weather Watch

India hold a strong record at the Colombo venue, having won 11 of their 15 T20 internationals there since 2009. Familiarity with subcontinental conditions could prove beneficial once again.

However, weather forecasts indicate a 76 per cent chance of rain during the day, with cloud cover expected to persist into the evening. While the likelihood of showers reduces later, interruptions cannot be ruled out.

Match Details

Date: Sunday, February 15

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Colombo

Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Streaming: JioHotstar

Squads

India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.

Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.

With pride, points and progression at stake, another gripping chapter in this storied rivalry is set to be written.