The stage is set for the mother of all battles as arch rivals India and Pakistan Get ready to face off in a high-stakes Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
On Sunday, February 15, the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will be the center of the cricketing world. With both teams coming into the competition undefeated, this match is not just about bragging rights; it’s a direct fight for first place in the group and a guaranteed ticket to the Super 8s.
Head-to-head record between India and Pakistan in T20 World Cups
History heavily favors the Men in Blue. In the history of the T20 World Cup, out of the 7 meetings between these two sides, India have won 7 times while Pakistan have won only 1 (in 2021). One match famously ended in a draw in 2007, with India winning the match.
In the wider T20I context, India maintain a psychological edge over their neighbours, leading the head-to-head record with 13-3.
Key player battles to watch
Suryakumar Yadav vs Shaheen Afridi: India’s captain and 360-degree specialist will face the ultimate test against Shahe’s deadly incoming deliveries during the powerplay.
Babar Azam vs Kuldeep Yadav: Babar has historically struggled with left-arm wrist spin. Kuldeep’s variations will be crucial in the middle innings to keep Pakistan’s batting line in check.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Sahibzada Farhan: Farhan has been in great form in this tournament, but facing the world’s best death bowler Bumrah under lights is a different challenge altogether.
Stream and Live Streaming details
| Region | TV and Digital Platforms |
| India | Jio Hotstar (Streaming), Star Sports (TV) |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home (Urdu) and Myco (Streaming: Tapmad, Tamasha and ARY Zapp) |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Dialog TV and Dialog Play, TV Supreme and Peo TV |
| Great Britain and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event (Broadcast: NOW and SkyGO) |
| USA and Canada | Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here) |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ (digital via SkyGo and Now) |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| MENA countries | CricLife Max and CricLife Max2 (Streaming: STARZPLAY), VOX (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman), Reel (UAE), Roxy, Cinepolis, Star (UAE), Mukta (Bahrain) and Epix Cinema (Bahrain). |
| Bangladesh | Star Sports, T Sports and Nagorik TV (Digital: Toffee and Rabbithole) |
| Caribbean Sea | ESPN (sign up here) (Streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean) |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV |
| Bhutan and the Maldives | Star Sports |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| The Netherlands | NOS |
| Singapore | Sports center 4 |
| Pacific islands | PNG Digicel |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Kantipur Tv and ICC.tv (Hindi speakers) |
| Malaysia and Hong Kong | cricbuzz |
| Latin America | Disney + |
| Brazil | ESPN’s Linear TV Platforms (Portugal) |
| Lovers of travel (by air and at sea) | Sports 24 |
| The rest of the countries | icc.tv |
