India and Pakistan are set to face each other in a crucial match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15. This highly-anticipated game will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
As co-hosts, India have performed excellently so far, winning both of their matches. Pakistan has also had a strong start, securing victories in both of their games, though they experienced a close call against the Netherlands.
However, Pakistan’s history in T20 World Cups against India is concerning. Out of eight encounters, they have only managed to win once, with seven losses. With high stakes and expectations, Pakistan will look to their key players to turn the tide.
Here are three Pakistan players who could challenge India:
3. Shaheen Afridi
