The Pakistan team is likely to miss its important group-stage match against India at the T20 World Cup 2026 due to official instructions, which may cost them essential points early in the tournament. Pakistan is grouped with India, USA, Netherlands, and Namibia for matches taking place entirely in Sri Lanka. This situation arose after the PCB chose not to travel to India under the ICC’s hybrid hosting plan.
Pakistan will begin its Group A campaign on February 7, 2026, against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. They will face the USA three days later, before the expected match against India on February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium, which they are anticipated to miss. Pakistan’s last group match is set for February 18 against Namibia at the SSC.
Rain may play a significant role in the Colombo segment of the tournament, raising concerns about possible game cancellations and run-rate issues for Pakistan. According to AccuWeather, there is nearly a 90 percent chance of rain during Pakistan’s first game against the Netherlands.
Clear weather is forecasted for Pakistan’s matches against the USA and India, but there is a moderate 25 percent chance of rain for their final encounter with Namibia. With Pakistan determined to skip the match against India, any additional weather disruptions could impact their chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage.
