In one of the marquee games of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India and Pakistan renew their historic rivalry with a Group A fixture in Colombo on Sunday, February 15.
Played on neutral turf in Sri Lanka,
the match is set to determine the table-toppers from Group A after both India and Pakistan won their last two matches. While India beat the USA and Namibia, Pakistan came out on top versus the Netherlands and the USA.
Defending champions India would be hoping to carry their rich vein of form in the T20 Internationals, especially against Pakistan after having beaten them comprehensively in all three clashes of the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
Pakistan would be just as keen to reverse the trend against the Men in Blue and continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.
India vs Pakistan Head-To-Head Record In T20Is
India have played Pakistan 16 times in the T20 Internationals and won the rubber on 12 occasions, losing just thrice, with the other match the famous 2007 bowl-out, recorded as a tie.
India vs Pakistan: Key Players To Watch Out For
Hardik Pandya: Always a critical cog in India’s wheels, premier all-rounder Pandya looked in terrific form in the win over the Namibians in Delhi. He played a magnificent knock of 52 off 28 balls and later delivered a spell of 2/21 off his 4 overs.
Varun Chakravarthy: The mystery spinner will be keen to continue on his merry ways with the ball after picking up figures of 3 for 7 in the win against Namibia. He could prove to be a match-winner for India on a dry and tricky surface in Colombo.
Sahibzada Farhan: An aggressive top-order player, he was terrific last game versus the USA. The right-hand batter smashed 73 off 41 deliveries, including 6 fours and 5 sixes.
Usman Tariq: One of the influential aspects of the fixture could be how well Indian batters adjust to the unorthodox spin of Tariq. The right-arm bowler, whose action has been the subject of scrutiny and debate, could well be a trump card for Pakistan after taking 3 for 27 in the last match.
Which Team Has The Upper Hand?
India. The formidable side has an abundance of skill and depth to overcome any challenge thrown its way. Suryakumar Yadav’s men should be good enough to secure their fourth consecutive win over Pakistan.
