The ICC has officially confirmed the date and venue for the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India clash at the 2026 T20 World Cup. The match will take place on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, marking the first meeting between the two rivals since their three fiery encounters during the 2025 Asia Cup.
The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will run from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan have been scheduled to play all their group-stage matches in Colombo or Kandy, keeping the team based entirely in Sri Lanka throughout the opening round.
Read More: Deadline Announced to Remove Illegal Number Plates in Karachi
India and Pakistan are placed in the same group along with the USA, Netherlands and Namibia, setting the stage for a competitive opening phase. The February 15 fixture will be India’s third group match and is expected to draw massive global viewership, as contests between the two sides remain the biggest attraction in international cricket.
With the schedule now confirmed, fans across both countries are gearing up for what is widely expected to be one of the tournament’s defining matches, adding early intensity to a World Cup already carrying high expectations.
