IND vs PAK Prediction: India are set to lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes Group A encounter of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM IST.
This clash, often dubbed the 'mother of all rivalries,' comes amid the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026, featuring 20 teams divided into four groups.
Both teams are in Group A alongside Netherlands, Namibia, and USA, with India entering as defending champions after their 2024 triumph, while Pakistan aim to rebound from recent inconsistencies.India hold a dominant head-to-head record in T20 World Cups, winning 7 out of 8 encounters against Pakistan, including a thrilling
super-over victory in 2024.
Pakistan's sole win came in 2021. In overall T20Is, India lead 9-3. Recent form favors India, who have won both their opening matches convincingly, showcasing explosive batting led by Suryakumar Yadav and a potent bowling attack spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah. Pakistan have also secured victories against Netherlands and USA but have struggled with middle-order collapses and inconsistent spin options.
The Colombo pitch typically assists spinners in the middle overs, with an average first-innings score around 150-160, suiting India's balanced squad with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav as options. Pakistan's spin duo of Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq could challenge, but India's superior firepower and psychological edge in ICC events make them favorites.
India vs Pakistan Prediction: Who will Win IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Match Today?
India comes into this match as the favourites. The Indian team has been dominating Pakistan in T20Is in the last few years or so and the expectation remains the same. Although Pakistan have recently done well and has started the World Cup in decent manner, India are likely to win the match and thus qualify for Super 8s. We predict India to win the match comfortably against their arch-rivals and thus continue their merry way in this competition.
