India vs Pakistan is the biggest contest in world cricket. Every meeting between the two sides brings unmatched intensity, global anticipation, and record-breaking viewership. Even without bilateral cricket, their clashes in ICC tournaments remain some of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
The latest chapter of this iconic rivalry arrives in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where India and Pakistan have once again been placed in the same group. Both teams have made strong starts to their campaign and are now preparing for the most anticipated league-stage clash of the tournament.
India and Pakistan have produced unforgettable moments in ICC events—from India’s triumph in the 2007 T20 World Cup final to several iconic group-stage thrillers. India continue to dominate ICC encounters, winning 18 of the 22 matches played across global tournaments.
India vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup 2026 Match Details (Confirmed)
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Match: India vs Pakistan (Match 27)
- Stage: Group A
- Date: 15 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM GMT
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Both India and Pakistan are unbeaten going into this clash. India stand at the top of Group A with a Net Run Rate of +3.050, while Pakistan follow with +0.932. The winner of this high-voltage encounter will likely finish as the Group A table-topper.
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India vs Pakistan Updated Squads – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
| Role | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Suryakumar Yadav | Salman Ali Agha |
| Batters | Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh | Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman |
| All-Rounders | Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar | Salman Agha, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz |
| Wicketkeepers | Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan | Khawaja Nafay, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh | Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza |
Group A Points Table in T20 World Cup 2026 – Before IND vs PAK
| Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +3.050 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.932 |
| USA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.533 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.352 |
| Namibia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.884 |
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record Timeline
| Format | Matches | IND Won | PAK Won | Tied | Draw | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| ODI | 136 | 58 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| T20I | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Notable Records and Highlights
Test Matches
- Pakistan lead 12-9 in Test cricket.
- The rivalry began in 1952 with India winning the first Test by an innings and 70 runs.
- Irfan Pathan’s first-over hat-trick remains a historic moment.
- Javed Miandad holds the most Test runs (2228) in the rivalry.
- Anil Kumble leads India’s Test wickets tally with 81 wickets vs Pakistan.
ODI Matches
- Pakistan lead ODIs 73-58.
- Sachin Tendulkar is the highest ODI run-scorer in IND vs PAK rivalry (2526 runs).
- Wasim Akram holds the most ODI wickets (60).
T20I Matches
- India dominate T20Is 12-3.
- Virat Kohli’s 82* in the 2022 T20 World Cup remains an iconic knock.
- Hardik Pandya has the most T20I wickets for India vs Pakistan (13).
India’s dominance in ICC tournaments continues to shape the rivalry, and with the 2026 T20 World Cup underway, another memorable contest awaits.
Top Players in IND vs PAK Rivalry
Batting: Sachin Tendulkar, Javed Miandad, Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar
Bowling: Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Anil Kumble
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Upcoming IND vs PAK – Future Possibilities in T20 World Cup 2026
| Stage | Possibility | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Super 8 | Not Possible | Both teams pre-seeded into different groups |
| Semi-final | Possible | If both qualify from their Super 8 groups |
| Final | Possible | If both win their semi-finals |
Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan rivalry now heads into its biggest battle of 2026—the T20 World Cup group-stage clash on 15 February in Colombo. With both teams unbeaten and in top form, the stage is set for another unforgettable showdown. India’s dominance in ICC events and Pakistan’s explosive talent make this encounter one of the defining matches of the tournament. Fans worldwide eagerly await another chapter in cricket’s most electrifying rivalry.
