The much-awaited cricket match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup tournament, scheduled for 2026, is likely to take place as scheduled on February 15 in Colombo. This news comes following a high-level tripartite meeting held in Lahore on Sunday between the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
2026 में होने वाले T20 वर्ल्ड कप टूर्नामेंट में भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच जिस क्रिकेट मैच का बेसब्री से इंतज़ार था, वह शायद 15 फरवरी को कोलंबो में तय समय पर होगा। यह खबर रविवार को लाहौर में इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट काउंसिल (ICC), पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड (PCB) और बांग्लादेश क्रिकेट बोर्ड (BCB) के बीच हुई एक हाई-लेवल तीन-तरफ़ा मीटिंग के बाद आई है।
The Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has officially sanctioned the Pakistani side’s involvement in the high-stakes contest. There was earlier speculation that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi was to hold a meeting with the Prime Minister to get the approval for the encounter. The go-ahead has been given.
पाकिस्तान के प्रधानमंत्री शहबाज़ शरीफ़ ने इस हाई-स्टेक मुकाबले में पाकिस्तानी टीम के शामिल होने को ऑफिशियली मंज़ूरी दे दी है। पहले ऐसी अटकलें थीं कि पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट बोर्ड (PCB) के चेयरमैन मोहसिन नक़वी इस मुकाबले की मंज़ूरी लेने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री के साथ मीटिंग करेंगे। मंज़ूरी मिल गई है।
Match Information:
India vs. Pakistan 15th February, Group A
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament, 2026
A series
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date & Time
- Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM, Local Time
- GMT: 1:30 PM
Venue
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Stadium: R. Premadasa Stadium
- City: Colombo
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Capacity: 35,000 spectators
- Host Nation: Sri Lanka
Teams
India Squad
- Players to be announced
Pakistan Squad
- Players to be announced
Telecast Details (India) Live Streaming: JioHotstar Live TV Telecast: Star Sports Network
India-Pakistan Cricket Match – Summary
- One of the most intense and high-profile rivalries in world cricket is that between India and Pakistan.
- The games between these two teams draw in millions of viewers across the world when there are ICC tournaments.
History
- India and Pakistan first played international cricket against each other, starting in 1952.
- As the two countries rarely meet at a bilateral series due to political tensions, their ties have been restricted to ICC events and Asia Cup.
Rivalry in format
- ODIs: Pakistan does have a good historical record.
- T20Is: The recent years have seen India dominate Pakistan.
- ICC World Cups: While India remains unbeaten against Pakistan in the ODI World Cups, it enjoys a strong edge in T20 World Cups as well.
Fan and Media Influence
- India-Pakistan encounters do ensure a massive TV rating, heavy stadium attendance, and lots of digital traffic.
- The most important factor for ICC revenues and world cricket is the popularity of the games.
Background of T20 World Cup 2026
- The match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been scheduled on February 15 in Colombo.
Rivalry Significance
India and Pakistan share a long-standing cricket rivalry that dates back to 1952. Due to limited bilateral series, ICC tournaments are the main stage where fans get to witness this historic battle. Every India–Pakistan match brings intense emotions, record-breaking viewership, and unforgettable moments.
भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच क्रिकेट में दुश्मनी बहुत पुरानी है, जो 1952 से चली आ रही है। लिमिटेड बाइलेटरल सीरीज़ की वजह से, ICC टूर्नामेंट वह मेन स्टेज होते हैं जहाँ फैंस को यह ऐतिहासिक लड़ाई देखने को मिलती है। भारत-पाकिस्तान का हर मैच ज़बरदस्त इमोशन, रिकॉर्ड तोड़ने वाली व्यूअरशिप और यादगार पल लेकर आता है।
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