T20 World Cup 2026 India vs Pakistan: Between India and Pakistan on 15 February at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Big match of T-20 World Cup Will be played. The eyes of cricket fans of both the countries are fixed on this match. The statistics are in favor of India, but Pakistan’s team cannot be taken lightly. There are many players in this who can change the course of the match.
So far, there have been 8 matches between India and Pakistan in the T-20 World Cup. Of these, India has won 7, whereas Pakistan has won only 1 match. In such a situation, in this match to be held on the spin friendly pitch of Colombo. pakistan team Will launch a counterattack with full preparation. Come, let us know about those 5 players who can trouble Team India.
1- Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi is a fast bowler. His swing and speed can shock the Indian top order in the beginning itself. In T20 World Cup history, he took 3 wickets against India in 2021, which was a major reason for Pakistan’s only victory. He has performed well in the recently played series (2025-26). His new ball can be fatal on the Colombo pitch.
2- Sahibzada Farhan
Sahibzada Farhan is an opening batsman. He is in great form in the tournament. He scored 73 runs on 41 balls against USA, winning the Player of the Match title. At the same time, against Netherlands, Farhan scored 47 runs in 31 balls, which included 2 sixes and 4 fours. His record against India is excellent – 155 runs in 3 matches (average 51.66, strike rate 122), which includes 2 half-centuries. His aggressive style can challenge the Indian bowlers in the powerplay.
3- Babar Azam
Pakistan’s most experienced batsman Babar Azam is the biggest challenge for India. He played a brilliant inning of 46 runs against USA, hitting 1 six and 4 fours in 32 balls. On the Colombo pitch, he can become a cause of trouble for the Indian team by holding one end. Recently, he broke Virat Kohli’s record by scoring a half-century in the final match of the home series against Australia. He has now become the batsman with the most number of half-centuries in T-20 International.
4- Usman Tariq
Usman Tariq is a mystery spinner. He is being called the ‘X-Factor’ of Pakistan. His unique action and bowling full of variations can put the Indian batsmen in trouble. In the recent matches, he took 3 wickets against USA. Given India’s recent weaknesses against spin (like in the Namibia match), Tariq could break the middle order, especially on Sri Lankan pitches…
5- Abrar Ahmed
Abrar Ahmed’s leg-spin and googly can stop India’s big hitters. Being a part of Pakistan’s spin unit, he performed well against the Netherlands. India’s middle order is struggling against spin and mystery spinners like Abrar are Pakistan’s strength in the tournament.
These players have been a big part of Pakistan’s recent victories (against Netherlands and USA). Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack can target India’s weaknesses.
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