India will take on Pakistan in the 27th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament and will aim to secure a spot in the Super Eight.
India
India has continued its impressive run in the ICC tournament. They won their first two matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup convincingly. India defeated the USA by 29 runs in their opening game, followed by a significant win against Namibia by 93 runs. Batting first against Namibia, India scored 209 runs, with Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya both scoring half-centuries—Kishan made 61 runs and Pandya contributed 52 runs. Namibia, in reply, was bowled out for just 116 runs, with Varun Chakravarthy and Hardik Pandya taking two wickets each. As they prepare for Pakistan, India needs to address a few minor errors.
Pakistan
Pakistan has been performing excellently, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. They began the tournament with a 3-wicket win over the Netherlands and then defeated the USA by 32 runs. Batting first against the USA, Pakistan scored 190 runs, highlighted by Sahibzada Farhan’s impressive 73-run innings. Babar Azam added 46 runs, and Sadib Khan contributed 30 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers excelled as well, restricting the USA to 158 for 8, with the spin attack taking 7 wickets. Usman Tariq led the bowling with 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Shadab Khan picked up 2 wickets.
IND vs PAK Match Details
| IND vs PAK T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | India vs Pakistan 27th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Sunday, February 15; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
IND vs PAK T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium has been favorable for batting in the ongoing series. Matches have seen competitive scores, with batters managing to score runs easily, while bowlers have also found success in the middle overs. Pacers will benefit from bounce early on, but the surface generally becomes more batting-friendly as the game progresses. The average first innings score here is around 170 runs.
IND vs PAK T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is expected to be humid and pleasant, with no rain in the forecast during the match. As this is an evening game, temperatures are likely to be around 21-25°C under mostly clear skies.
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head Records
| IND vs PAK head-to-head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 16 |
| Won by India | 13 |
| Won by Pakistan | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND vs PAK Probable XI
- India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah/Mohammad Siraj, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh.
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed.
Players To Watch Out For in the IND vs PAK Match
- Hardik Pandya | IND: This all-rounder has a strong record against Pakistan and performs well in high-pressure situations. He scored an impressive fifty in the last match and took two wickets against Namibia. His aggressive play makes him a key player to watch.
- Sahibzada Farhan | PAK: The right-handed batter has been consistent for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. He has a good record against India, including a standout performance in the Asia Cup last year. With 120 runs in two matches, including a half-century against the USA, he is a player to keep an eye on.
IND vs PAK Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 6 T20 matches at this venue, the toss winner has chosen to bowl first in three matches and bat in three others.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Of the 51 T20I matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won 22 times, while those bowling first have won 28 times.
IND vs PAK Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: IND (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- PAK Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: India
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: PAK (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 48-55
- IND Total: 180-210
- Match Winner: India
Who will win today’s IND vs PAK T20 World Cup match?
India is favored to win this match. Their performance in this format has been strong, particularly against Pakistan. India has triumphed in the last five encounters, demonstrating their strength in this matchup. Given their dominance over Pakistan in the Asia Cup last year, they are expected to win this game.
