India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Date, time, venue, live streaming details
This highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match, showcasing India's dominance with 13 wins out of 16 T20Is against Pakistan, will be streamed live on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.
Last Updated: 07.35 PM, Feb 11, 2026
After many speculations and geopolitical issues between the nations, cricket fans around the world will finally get to see the India vs Pakistan rivalry in the ongoing ICC-Mains T20 World Cup 2026 on 15 February at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match coming this week.
Match details
Match: India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026
Date: 15 February, 2026
Time: 7 pm IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Where to watch the India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026 match in India?
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026 match online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.
In a move to increase accessibility, the digital LIVE stream on JioHotstar will be available in multiple regional languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and Kannada, alongside a special "Indian Sign Language" feed.
Venue details
While India is the primary host for the 2026 edition, several key Group A and knockout fixtures have been slated for Sri Lankan soil.
The Premadasa, known for its spin-friendly tracks, is expected to be a sell-out, with fans from across the globe descending on Colombo. Although India will be the favourites, the spin battle between the teams will be crucial to find out the eventual winner.
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India vs Pakistan: T20I H2H stats
In the T20 Internationals, India and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times, out of which 13 were won by India, and 3 were won by Pakistan. So historically, India has always dominated their neighbour in the shortest format of the game.
In T20 World Cup history, India and Pakistan have faced each other 8 times, out of which only one was won by Pakistan during the Super 12 fixture in 2021.
Match preview
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will enter the contest with momentum after an early victory against the USA. They will face Pakistan after facing Namibia on 12th February in Delhi.
Pakistan, captained by Agha Salman, recently cleared a major hurdle after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rescinded a potential boycott threat following government clearance.
With both teams looking for a top-two finish in Group A to secure a Super 8 berth, the result of this match could dictate the trajectory of their entire World Cup campaign. Moreover, this match will also play a role in geopolitical reputation.