ICC T20 cricket World Cup: India to take on Pakistan

New Delhi, Feb 15, 2026 : In the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, India will take on Pakistan in a much-anticipated Group A encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo this evening.

The match is set to begin at 7 PM Indian Standard Time. Both teams have won their opening two matches and are tied at four points each, making today’s contest crucial in the race for a place in the semifinals.

With a slow, used pitch expected to aid spinners, adaptability and temperament will be just as vital as firepower.

Akashvani correspondent reports that Cricket’s greatest rivalry returns tonight as India and Pakistan face off in the high-voltage clash.

Fans around the world are set for another dramatic chapter in a contest that never fails to command attention.

In the el Classico of cricket being played tonight at Colombo’s R Premadasa stadium, anticipation is building for one of cricket’s most significant rivalries as India take on Pakistan.

India enter the contest with strong momentum, supported by a balanced batting lineup and a spin attack well suited to the slow conditions expected this evening.

Having experienced light showers yesterday, the playing surface was carefully covered by the ground staff as a precaution.

Despite weather forecasts indicating a possibility of further showers this evening, fans remain optimistic and are eagerly anticipating a full and action-packed contest.

On one hand, attention will focus on Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, whose contest with Pakistan’s leading batters may prove decisive while eyes will also remain on Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and skipper Surya Kumar Yadav taking on Pakistan attack.

At the same time, it will be interesting to see how Indian batters will answer the stop-and-go action of Usman Tariq.

With both teams well placed in the tournament, this match transcends points alone, representing pride, tradition, and another chapter in cricket’s most followed rivalry between the India national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team.

Meanwhile, another group-stage clash between Nepal and West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a target of 134 runs set by Nepal, West Indies were 53 for one in 7 overs when reports last came in.

Earlier, put in to bat, Nepal made 133 for eight in the stipulated 20 overs. For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee scored 58 runs while Jason Holder scalped four wickets for the West Indies.