The most anticipated cricket showdown, India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026, is set for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Fans are eagerly waiting as these two arch-rivals face off for the first time since their three intense battles in the 2025 Asia Cup. This match promises fireworks, intense competition, and a thrilling spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Match Schedule, Venues, and Details
The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running from February 7 to March 8. India opens its campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai, followed by a clash with Namibia in Delhi on February 12. Their highly anticipated encounter with Pakistan will be their third group match, with the final group stage game against the Netherlands scheduled for February 18 in Ahmedabad. During the group stage, three matches will take place each day, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Pakistan will play all their group matches in Colombo or Kandy. The tournament format remains the same as the 2024 edition, with 20 teams split into five groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage, where they are divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each Super Eight group will then progress to the semi-finals, followed by the grand final.
Should India advance past the group stage, their Super Eight matches are slated for Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata. The semi-finals will include one match in Mumbai, with the other taking place either in Colombo or Kolkata, depending on whether Sri Lanka or Pakistan qualifies. The final is expected to be hosted in Ahmedabad unless Pakistan reach it, in which case Colombo may host the grand finale.
The tournament features 20 nations, including hosts India and Sri Lanka, alongside Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, USA, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman, and UAE. India enters the tournament as defending champions, having defeated South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados.
With the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on February 15, fans can expect high-octane cricket, passionate rivalries, and memorable performances from some of the biggest names in the sport.