The R. Premadasa Stadium is set to host yet another blockbuster as India and Pakistan prepare to lock horns in the 2026 T20 World Cup on February 15. Both teams are coming off back-to-back wins in the tournament and will be looking to continue their winning momentum. While the rivalry itself is historic, India’s impressive record at the Colombo venue is expected to give them a big boost.
India has historically dominated Pakistan in T20 World Cups, winning seven of their eight meetings. Overall in T20Is,
India holds a 13-3 lead in 16 matches, including the bowl-out victory in 2007. The Premadasa Stadium is no stranger to India. Since 2009, the Men in Blue have played 15 T20Is at the venue, winning 11 and losing just four. That gives them a win percentage of over 73 per cent. Apart from the hosts, Sri Lanka and Australia, no other team has consistently troubled India at this ground.
Across these 15 matches, India have averaged 157 runs per innings, slightly above the overall venue average of 152 in 51 T20Is. Notably, this will be the second time these two teams will be up against each other in this venue. Last time they played here was back in 2012, when India won by eight wickets
What is India’s record at R.Premadasa Stadium in T20Is?
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Matches Won | 11 |
| Matches Lost | 04 |
| No Result/Tied | 00 |
| First-Ever Fixture | February 10, 2009 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | July 29, 2021 |
Historically, chasing teams have enjoyed success here, winning 28 out of 51 matches. However, in the ongoing tournament, chasing has been tough, with teams failing to hunt down targets successfully. The average first-innings score in this edition has climbed to 158.
India have thrived when setting totals above 150 in Colombo, winning five of six such games batting first. That stat could influence captain Suryakumar Yadav’s decision at the toss, especially given how scoreboard pressure has worked in this tournament so far.
Bowling-wise, the pacers have taken 323 wickets at the ground, while spinners are not far behind with 282 scalps. With Jasprit Bumrah leading the pace attack and quality spin options like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, India possesses the right mix for these conditions.
