Colombo, Feb 14 (NationPress) The highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 is confirmed to proceed as planned following a series of dramatic events on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium. Let’s take a closer look at the historical rivalry between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

Defending champions India kicked off their tournament with a victory against the United States and arrived in Colombo after a commanding win over Namibia by 93 runs. Meanwhile, Pakistan faced adversity against the Netherlands but managed to clinch a thrilling victory in their opening match, followed by a decisive win against the USA.

For the last five editions of the T20 World Cup and the previous two 50-over World Cup tournaments, India and Pakistan have consistently been grouped together in the early rounds. The last instance of them being in separate groups was during the 2011 ODI World Cup in India, where they eventually met in the semifinal, which India won, leading to their triumph over Sri Lanka in the final.

Historically, the matches between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup have favored the Men in Blue. To date, the two teams have clashed eight times in this format, with India winning seven encounters and Pakistan securing only one victory (in 2021).

Additionally, India has shown remarkable prowess at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, having played 15 T20I matches since 2009, with an impressive record of 11 wins and just four losses, showcasing their ability to perform consistently in Sri Lankan conditions.

However, the looming threat of rain adds an uncertain element to this high-stakes match, as weather forecasts indicate a significant chance of rain on Sunday in Colombo.

Forecasts suggest a 76 percent likelihood of rain during the day on Sunday, tapering to a 13 percent chance in the evening, with complete cloud cover expected.

When: Sunday, February 15, 7:00 PM IST

Where: R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Where to watch: Live coverage available on Star Sports Network and streaming on 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.