The possible date for the high-profile Pakistan-India clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been revealed, according to Indian media reports. Despite tensions during the Asia Cup 2025, the two traditional rivals have been placed in the same group for the upcoming tournament. The match is expected to take place on February 15, 2026, in Colombo.
Reports indicate that the 20 participating teams in the T20 World Cup 2026 have been divided into four groups of five teams each. Group 1 includes Pakistan, India, USA, Namibia, and Netherlands. Group 2 features Bangladesh, Italy, England, Nepal, and West Indies. Group 3 comprises Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, while Group 4 consists of Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and UAE.
According to the tournament format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Eight stage, with the top four teams from that round moving on to the semi-finals. The Pakistan-India encounter is expected to draw massive viewership given the historic rivalry and the high stakes of the T20 World Cup.
