This year’s T20 World Cup will have 55 matches in total, but once again, the headline remains about the Ind vs Pak game! The intensity spreads from the Indo-Pak border to the cricket field. And with a fiery political condition in the sub-continent, the heat is more intense this time. Find details about the India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Match, including Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Squad, Tickets, and more.
India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Date
Mark the date on your calendar, it’s February 15th. Just a day after Valentine’s Day, one of the fiery battles on the cricket field will take place at the Lankan capital.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Time (Dubai/UAE, USA, UK, and Others)
The game will take place at 7 pm local time in Sri Lanka. So, the match start time will be 1:30 pm GMT with the toss taking place at 1 pm GMT (6:30 pm local). Check out the IND vs PAK 2026 match time in your country.
| Country/Region | Pak vs Ind 2026 Match Time |
| Local Time (Sri Lanka) | 7 pm SLST (IST) |
| USA | 8:30 am EST |
| UK | 1:30 pm GMT |
| India | 7 pm IST |
| Pakistan | 6:30 pm PST |
| Bangladesh | 7:30 pm BDT |
| Australia | 12:30 am AEDT (+1d) |
| New Zealand | 2:30 am NZDT )+1d) |
| South Africa | 3:30 pm SAST |
| UAE (Dubai) | 5:30 pm GST |
| Nepal | 7:15 pm NPT |
| Central Europe | 2:30 pm CET |
| Saudi Arabia | 4:30 pm AST |
| Argentina | 10:30 am ART |
India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Venue
2 sub-continental heavyweights will take on each other, but once again in a neutral venue. They will be hosted by Sri Lanka, another South Asian country that neighbors India. The historic R Premadasa Stadium in the Lankan capital will have the privilege to host the most-awaited fixture of the tournament. This venue generally has a capacity of 35 thousand spectators.
India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Schedule
| Fixture | India vs Pakistan |
| Match Date | Sunday, February 15th, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7 pm Local, 1:30 pm GMT |
| Toss Time | 6:30 pm Local, 1 pm GMT |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Host Country | Sri Lanka (Neutral Venue) |
| Match Detail | Match No. 27, Group Stage Game (A) |
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Squad
Take a look at the final 15-man squad for both teams. T20 WC 2026 All Team Squad Players List.
| Team Name | Squad | Head Coach |
| India Squad for 2026 T20 WC | Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh | Gautam Gambhir |
| Pakistan Squad for 2026 T20 WC | Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq | Mike Hesson |
India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup Tickets
No doubt, the India-Pakistan match tickets are the hot cakes of this tournament and will also be the most expensive ones. Sources reveal that the ticket price for this game will start from LKR 1500. You can purchase tickets by heading to https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com. You will be redirected to the BookMyShow website, and from there you can book your tickets. The tickets are available online, while there are various resale sources for these tickets from which you can grab your ticket at a higher price.
IND vs PAK T20 WC 2026
Both teams will feature in a group stage game. It will be the 3rd game for both sides. The normal scenario tells that both sides are highly likely to reach the next round. The other 3 teams in this group will be the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia. But this match has a lot more influence between the 2 teams. Both teams prioritize this game in a way that it is like a war to them. It’s almost equivalent to winning the world title for them. So, expect so much pressure and intensity.
Background Story of India vs Pakistan 2026
India is the main host country of this tournament. But both countries don’t visit each other, and hence, Pakistan will play their games in Sri Lanka. Even if the Green Army manages to make it to the semifinal or final, those games will also be played within Lankan territory. Otherwise, all 3 semifinal-final fixtures are booked for the Indian venues. This has been the same script since the last couple of Asia Cup editions and also the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Later, the Bangladesh team refused to visit India following Mustafizur’s omission from the IPL 2026. The Tigers are now omitted from the WC following their protest to visit India due to safety concerns. The Pakistan Cricket Board showed full support and thereated to boycott the WC. However, they are now going to the 2026 T20 World Cup but still threatening to play against India. However, as per now, it looks like both teams will take on each other on February 15th at the Sri Lanka’s capital city. So, the ultimate winner will be decided on the field. Will India Win T20 World Cup 2026 Astrology?
