IND vs PAK, Match 27, Cricket Tips: The wait is finally over, and the cricket world will witness the biggest cricket rivalry taking place on Sunday in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India and Pakistan will square off at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15 at 7 PM IST. More than a game, the pride is on the line for both sides.
There had been a lot going on between these two nations, and the cricket is the only thing, which will give them a chance to settle the score. India have a dominant record, but Pakistan are better suited for these conditions. India need to adjust well, while Pakistan have their own spin tactics. So, we are in for a high-octane clash.
IND vs PAK: Match Details
Date: February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
IND vs PAK Live Streaming Details
The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan will be televised on the Star Sports Networks. For Indian fans, the live stream option will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head in T20Is
Total Matches: 16
India: 13
Pakistan: 3
No-Result: 0
IND vs PAK: Ground Pitch Report
The wicket at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has been a batting-first wicket. As seen in matches played here, the wicket is getting slower with time, and spinners will dominate here. Fast bowlers will get bounce and pace early on, and it will be challenging for the batters. The weather is another concerning factor, and in case of rain, batting second can be a good option.
IND vs PAK: Possible XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Md. Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
IND vs PAK: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Ishan Kishan is in blistering form, and 20-25 balls are enough for him to change the situation with the bat. For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan is the leading scorer and will be a big wicket.
Probable Best Bowler
Usman Tariq is someone who can be a threat for India, because Indian batters have not faced him so far. Varun Chakravarthy is the no. 1 ranked T20I bowler, and in slow conditions, he will be hard to pick.
Today Match Prediction: Pakistan look better than the last time they faced India in the Asia Cup 2026. But India have all the bases covered for these conditions, and we predict India to win this game.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
