Set to face off in a blockbuster Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India and Pakistan are ready for a standstill in the cricketing world. Planned for this Sunday, February 15, the match has a huge significance as both teams currently sit undefeated in the tournament.
India leads the pack in net run rate after defeating Namibia and Pakistan is trying to find the perfect rhythm under its captain, Salman Ali Agha, and this coming-and-leaping encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium is more than just a match – it’s a battle for group supremacy.
Match Details:
- Date: February 15, Sunday
- Time: 7 pm
Pitch Report
Spin-Friendly Surface The R. Premadasa Stadium is a spinners paradise as it has been known for its slow and turning characteristics throughout history.
- Spin Advantage: mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel will be essential for India while Pakistan will depend on the flight and turn of Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan.
Weather Factors
There are forecasts for 50% to 65% rain and scattered thunderstorms on Sunday. Overcast skies would set seamers up well off guard early on, but moisture could be enough for the ball to grip longer for the spinners later in innings.
Average Score: A score between 150 and 160 would be considered very competitive on this surface.
Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch In India
- Digital: The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
- TV: Star Sports Network will air the match in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In cinematography: JioStar will telecast the match in collaboration with PVR-Inox at some nationwide movie theaters.
Pakistan
- Digital: Fans can catch it live on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp and Tapmad.
- Television: Live telecast on PTV Sports and PTV National.
International USA & Canada
Willow TV (TV) and ESPN+ / Willow App (Stream) Live.
United Kingdom:
Sky Sports Cricket & the Sky Go app. Australia: Prime Video (Hindi commentary feed included)
Predicted Playing XIs
India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf.
