Sunday's game will be the first time they have met since India won last year’s Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates, where players refused to shake hands.

Fans in Kanpur prayed for India’s victory ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo. India and Pakistan have started the tournament strongly, with India dominating past T20 World Cup meetings and having a strong record at the venue.

The match between the bitter rivals went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.

High-voltage India–Pakistan contests are often defined by intensity, structure, and carefully managed interactions. But in Colombo, a spontaneous moment between Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram briefly shifted the focus from rivalry to respect.

Suryakumar Yadav has cleared the air in his own style with a viral reel with spinner Kuldeep Yadav. The Indian captain was seen scolding Kuldeep in a video that was widely shared on social media in the aftermath of the IND vs PAK game in Colombo. The Indian spinner was dejected as Suryakumar along with Hardik had a go at him.

After the IND vs PAK match, Aira Rawat trends online while AI model Maya Sui’s viral photos with Indian cricketers spark a debate over real vs artificial identity on social media.

The T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash between India and Pakistan is currently underway at the R Premadasa Stadium today, February 15, in Sri Lanka. After winning the toss, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha elected to bowl first.

IND vs PAK T20 World Cup LIVE Score: India are all set to drop Arshdeep Singh from their Playing XI for a third spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. The weather in Colombo remains favourable, keeping rain away from the Premadasa Stadium and raising hopes of a stoppage-free India vs Pakistan spectacle.