Information about matches between cricket teams of India and Pakistan in 2026

New Delhi: The year 2026 holds special significance for cricket lovers because this year the cricket teams of India and Pakistan may face each other on many occasions. Cricket matches between India and Pakistan have always been a cause of high excitement for the spectators and are watched by fans all over the world. Due to political and diplomatic reasons, no bilateral series has been played between the two countries for a long time.

Therefore, ICC and various multi-national tournaments only provide the opportunity to bring both the teams face to face. The situation will remain the same in the year 2026 and this year both the teams will be seen clashing in big tournaments. At least two matches between India and Pakistan are considered certain this year. Additionally, if both teams reach the knockout stage, this number could increase to three or four.

When will the first match take place?

The first encounter between India and Pakistan will be in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This encounter will be held on 15 February 2026 in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The Men’s T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India and Pakistan have been placed in different groups in this tournament. Both the teams will be in different groups in the Super 8 stage too, but there is every possibility of their possible clash in the semi-finals.

When will the Women’s T20 World Cup be played?

The teams of India and Pakistan will also come face to face in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. This match will be played on 14 June 2026 in Birmingham, England. India and Pakistan have been placed in Group 1 in this tournament. After the group stage, there is a possibility of another match between the two teams in the knockout.

When will the Under 19 World Cup start?

Apart from this, there is a possibility of India-Pakistan clash in Under-19 World Cup 2026. This tournament will start from 15 January 2026. In this competition also, India and Pakistan have been placed in different groups. If both the teams reach the knockout stage, they may face each other in the final or semi-finals.

Overall, the excitement of cricket between India and Pakistan will be at its peak in the year 2026. The spectators will get to see at least two big matches, while depending on the results, both the teams can play against each other three to four times.