Overview:
Both teams are in strong form, and the contest promises to be intense. With the pitch likely assisting the team bowling first, the match could be decided by the team that adapts to the conditions best.
The 27th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will see India taking on Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the action beginning at 7:00 PM.
India began their T20 World Cup journey with a 29-run win over the USA. They then crushed Namibia by 93 runs. Another win against Pakistan will guarantee their progression to the Super Eights.
Pakistan have remained unbeaten in their group-stage fixtures so far, securing a narrow 3-wicket win over the Netherlands and following it up with a solid 32-run victory against the United States of America. They will target another win on Sunday to confirm their Super Eights berth.
IND vs PAK Match Details
| Fixture | IND vs PAK : 27th Match, T20World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 15th, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Ground | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
IND vs PAK head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | IND | PAK | No Result | Tied |
| 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium will host the thrilling India-Pakistan showdown on Sunday. The pitch is likely to assist the team bowling first, similar to the trend observed in the previous three matches held here in the tournament. With rain on the forecast, chasing could prove to be a smarter strategy for both teams.
IND vs PAK Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma, who has recently recovered from a stomach infection, is ready to take the field against Pakistan. With 110 runs in three innings against them, all during the Asia Cup 2025, Sharma is expected to play a pivotal role in giving India a flying start and ensuring a massive win.
Key bowler to watch out for: Usman Tariq
Usman Tariq has become the center of attention in the build-up to the India vs Pakistan clash, with his unique bowling action fueling discussions among experts and fans. Despite the chatter, the off-break bowler is determined to block out the noise and produce a match-winning four-over spell on Sunday. If he finds his rhythm, he could pose a serious threat to the Indian batting lineup.
IND vs PAK Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Both teams are in strong form, and the contest promises to be intense. With the pitch likely assisting the team bowling first, the match could be decided by the team that adapts to the conditions best. India are slightly favored to come out on top, given their recent momentum and strong all-round performance.
IND vs PAK Probable XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ishan Kishan (W), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman (C), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (W), Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi