T20 World Cup 2026: Big match between India vs Pakistan today! Shadow of rain in Colombo, but excitement remains, know the complete details of the match

Colombo: R of Colombo. The 27th match (Group A) of the T20 World Cup will be played today on 15 February 2026 at Premadasa Stadium, where there will be a fierce clash between India and Pakistan. This is an important match for both the teams, because both have won their group matches so far and are in the race to top the group.

Head-to-head record

India and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times in T20 International. India won 13 matches, while Pakistan got success in 3. In the recent Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Pakistan in all 3 matches, in which the team captained by Suryakumar Yadav performed brilliantly.

match timing

– Toss: 6:30 pm IST
– Match start: 7:00 PM IST
– Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka)

pitch report

Premadasa’s pitch is helpful for the spinners, especially as the ball gets grip and turn as the match progresses. The fast bowlers may get some swing and seam in the beginning, but overall the spinners dominate. Average first innings score around 150-160. The team scoring 200+ has the advantage, the chase is difficult. The decision to bowl first after winning the toss can be beneficial. Jasprit Bumrah and spinners Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy are important for India, Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed for Pakistan.

weather update

There is a chance of rain throughout the day in Colombo (50-70% by noon), but after 6 pm the probability drops to around 10%. The drainage system of the stadium is excellent, so if the rain stops, the match can start on time or be shortened.

India’s probable playing 11

Abhishek Sharma’s return confirmed, possibility of Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion. Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
(Balanced attack with 3 spinners, all-round role of Hardik)

Pakistan’s probable playing 11

Saeem Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
(Good mix of spin and pace, reliance on Babar and Shaheen)

Live broadcast and streaming

– TV: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Hindi commentary etc. channels)
– Live Streaming: JioHotstar App and Website (Free/Subscription on Mobile, Laptop)