India’s Probable Playing XI vs Pakistan | IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026

The most anticipated India vs Pakistan match is all set to be played on February 15, 2026, at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The India Men’s National Cricket Team and Pakistan Men’s National Cricket Team will be playing their third game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams have plenty of quality players, and it's going to be a thrilling game, and we might see a high-scoring match as well.

As of now, India is at the top spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A Point Table with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +3.050. Pakistan, on the other hand, slips to the second position with 4 points and an NRR of +0.932. Neither team has lost a game so far in the tournament, but after the IND vs PAK game, one team is going to lose their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Indian side, while Salman will be leading Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India has been playing exceptional cricket in the T20 format, while Pakistan is struggling quite; however, they have started the tournament on a positive note and played good cricket so far.

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match Details:

Match Between: India vs Pakistan

Date: February 15, 2026

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Time: 7:00 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports & JioHotstar (India & Sri Lanka), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan), Willow TV (USA & Canada), SuperSports (South Africa), Sky Sports & Kayo App (Australia).

Is Abhishek Sharma playing the IND vs PAK Match?

Abhishek Sharma is expected to be a part of the Playing XI in the match against Pakistan on February 15, 2026, in Colombo. Abhishek is known for his aggressive batting, and he can single-handedly win matches for India; therefore, his presence in the Playing XI is going to be a big boost for the team.

Is Sanju Samson in the Playing XI for IND vs PAK?

If Abhishek Sharma is in the Playing XI, then Sanju Samson is unlikely to be a part of the Playing XI, and the chances are pretty low that he will be playing against Pakistan. Sanju Samson has struggled with form in the past few games, and this raises more concern for his position in the team in the tournament.

Who will win the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match?

Both India and Pakistan are known for their rivalry and intense game; therefore, it’s going to be a close contest between both teams. India looks stronger on paper as compared to Pakistan, but we have seen they have defeated India many times in the past and vice versa. India’s batting performance is going to decide the result of the match.

​Overall, if we look at the past records & stats between both the teams, India is likely to win the game, and Pakistan will register their first defeat of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

India’s Probable Playing XI vs Pakistan:

India Squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav.

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