IND vs PAK match will take place again in T20 World Cup 2026! Know what the whole equation is becoming

T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs PAK: t20 world cup 2026 The match was played between India and Pakistan on 15 February. In this match, Team India had qualified for Super-8 by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs. India-Pakistan clash is often seen only in ICC events, hence fans want to see more than one match between the two teams.

India-Pakistan clash was seen thrice in Asia Cup 2025. After which now the big question is whether India-Pakistan clash will be seen for the second time in T20 World Cup 2026. If yes then how?

Will IND vs PAK clash for the second time?

According to the rules of Super 8 and knockout stage, there is every possibility that the second match between India and Pakistan will be in the semi-finals or final. Provided that both the teams maintain a good position in their group. In the Super 8 stage, both the teams are in different groups, hence a direct India-Pakistan match in the Super 8 is not possible.

How will the clash happen again?

After the Super 8 stage, India and Pakistan can clash again in the knockout round i.e. semi-finals. For this, it is only necessary that both the teams move ahead by becoming the second qualifier in their respective groups.

If this happens, then the match between India and Pakistan can be played again in the semi-finals. If both the teams win their respective semi-finals then India-Pakistan clash can be seen in the final also.

How will this equation be?

1. India secures top position in Super 8.

2. Pakistan qualifies in second place.

What is the rule of Super-8?

Two groups will be formed in Super-8. The teams of both the groups will have to play matches against the teams of their own group. While Team India will be in Group-1, Pakistan will be in Group-2. While Team India is X1 in Group-1, Pakistan is Y3 in Group-2.

While releasing the schedule of the tournament itself, ICC had given seeding to the top-8 teams, due to which the Super-8 matches were already decided but for that it was mandatory for these 8 teams to qualify for the Super-8.