Get ready for another exciting chapter in cricket’s greatest rivalry! India and Pakistan will face off on February 15, 2026, at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The match is set for the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and is likely to be the group stage’s main event. It’ll be the first time these two teams have played each other since their challenging games during the 2025 Asia Cup. This game is on the official tournament schedule, which the ICC will show in Mumbai. Fans and experts in both countries are already hyped up about it.
India and Pakistan are grouped with the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia, which should make for a great fight to get to the Super Eight. India kicks things off against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai, the World Cup’s first day. Then, they play Namibia in Delhi on February 12. Everyone’s waiting for their third match against Pakistan. India wraps up the group stage against the Netherlands on February 18 in Ahmedabad. Expect three matches each day at different places in India and Sri Lanka, so fans around the world can look forward to plenty of cricket.
The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup is coming up fast, running from February 7 to March 8. India and Sri Lanka are teaming up to host, and get this—Pakistan will play all their games in either Colombo or Kandy. It’s going to be set up like the 2024 games in the USA and West Indies, with 20 teams sorted into five groups of four. The best two teams from each group will move on to the Super Eight stage, and that’s where we’ll see who makes it to the semi-finals. Right now, the final match is planned for Ahmedabad. Still, if Pakistan makes it to the final, there’s a chance it could be moved to Colombo, mainly to keep things smooth with security and logistics.
If India makes it past the group stage, their Super Eight games will be in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata—so they’ll have lots of home fans cheering them on. If they get to the semi-finals, expect that game to be in Mumbai. The ICC is thinking about holding the other semi-final in either Colombo or Kolkata, depending on whether Sri Lanka or Pakistan gets through. It looks like the organizers are trying to be fair to the teams and make it easy for fans to attend, all while getting ready for big crowds.
The tournament will have 20 teams, with big names like Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. We’ll also see some rising teams like Canada, Italy, Nepal, Oman, and the UAE. India won in 2024 against South Africa in Barbados. Because they’re the current champs and playing at home, everyone expects a lot from Rohit Sharma and his team as they try to win again.
The India vs. Pakistan game on February 15 is going to be huge. Not only is there national pride at stake, but it’s also crucial for their chances of making it to the 2026 T20 World Cup. The fans are already getting worked up about it. The game should be intense, with some fantastic players going head-to-head. It’s definitely one of the most-awaited sports events this year. Both teams understand that this game is about more than just getting ahead; it’s about showing who’s boss and taking home a victory that fans around the globe will remember.