The highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be played on Sunday, February 15, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The match will take place at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium and is expected to attract millions of viewers from around the world.
The game will start at 7:00 PM local time. Fans in Pakistan can watch it at 6:30 PM PKT, while the start time in India will be 7:00 PM IST. Due to the huge fan following of both teams, the stadium is likely to be full, with tight security arrangements in place.
Both teams are entering the match with confidence. Pakistan has shown strong form in the tournament so far. The team won its opening match against the Netherlands by three wickets. In their second game, Pakistan defeated the United States by 32 runs on February 10. These wins have put Pakistan in a good position in the group stage.
India has also made a solid start to the World Cup. The Indian team defeated the USA by 29 runs in its opening match on February 7. With both sides already on the points table, the upcoming match could play a key role in deciding group standings.
The match was cleared to go ahead after recent discussions between cricket authorities. Only brief uncertainty surrounded the fixture earlier, but the focus has now fully shifted to the game itself. Officials have emphasized that the match will go ahead as scheduled, keeping the spirit of cricket alive.
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is known for hosting big international matches. The pitch is expected to support both batters and bowlers, making the contest even more exciting.
Cricket fans are now counting down the days to this blockbuster clash, which is often described as the biggest match in world cricket.