The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set to take place on February 15, 2026, in Colombo during the Men’s T20 World Cup. The match will be held at the R Premadasa Stadium and marks the first meeting between the two sides since their three intense encounters in the 2025 Asia Cup.
The India vs Pakistan group also features USA, Netherlands, and Namibia, creating a competitive lineup in the round-robin stage. India will kick off their campaign against USA in Mumbai on February 7, followed by a game against Namibia in Delhi on February 12, before facing Pakistan on February 15, and finishing their group stage against Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18. The tournament will see three matches per day during the group stage.
Tournament Format and Venues for India vs Pakistan
The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, running from February 7 to March 8, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan playing all their games in Colombo or Kandy. The format mirrors the 2024 T20 World Cup, with 20 teams divided into five groups of four. The top two teams from each group, including the India vs Pakistan group, will advance to the Super Eight stage, which is divided into two groups of four. The top two from each Super Eight group then move on to the semi-finals and final.
If India progress from the group stage, their Super Eight matches will be in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, with the semi-finals in Mumbai and either Colombo or Kolkata, depending on whether Sri Lanka and Pakistan qualify. The final is expected in Ahmedabad, unless Pakistan reach the final, in which case Colombo is the likely venue.
Participating Teams Including India vs Pakistan Group
Alongside hosts India and Sri Lanka, the other 18 teams participating in the T20 World Cup are: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman, and UAE. The India vs Pakistan group promises to be one of the most closely watched groups of the tournament.
Defending Champions Enter India vs Pakistan Clash
India enter the tournament as defending champions, having defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados. The India vs Pakistan game on February 15 is expected to be one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, continuing the historic rivalry that has captivated cricket fans worldwide.
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