On 15 February 2026, cricket fans will witness India vs Pakistan in two major matches across formats and levels. In the Men’s T20 World Cup, the senior men’s teams, led by their respective captains, will clash in a high-voltage group stage match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, carrying massive tournament significance.
On the same day, the rivalry continues in the Women’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, where the India ‘A’ women’s team faces Pakistan ‘A’ in Bangkok, Thailand, giving emerging players a crucial platform to showcase their talent on an international stage.
The Men’s T20 World Cup
At 7:00 PM IST, India and Pakistan will face off in a blockbuster ICC Men’s T20 World Cup group-stage match at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to dominate the contest, with Ishan Kishan emerging as a key player who could shine during his comeback, especially with his aggressive powerplay batting.
Pakistan, captained by Salman Ali Agha, will rely heavily on his all-round abilities to control the game. With intense rivalry, pressure moments, and match-winners on both sides, this clash promises thrilling cricket and could play a decisive role in group standings.
The India vs Pakistan Cricket Rivalry
India and Pakistan have played 211 men’s internationals across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Pakistan holds a slight overall lead with 88 wins to India’s 80. Pakistan leads in both Tests and ODIs, while India dominates T20 Internationals, winning the majority of those matches with 13-3.
In women’s cricket, India and Pakistan have met around 27 times across ODI and T20I formats. The Indian women have dominated, winning nearly all encounters, including every ODI and most T20Is, while Pakistan has only a few wins in the shorter format. India leads the rivalry comprehensively.
Recent India vs Pakistan Encounters
In recent India vs Pakistan encounters, India has clearly held the upper hand. Looking at the last seven international matches played between the two sides, India has won the majority of them, especially in ICC tournaments and T20 World Cups, where Pakistan has struggled to break India’s dominance.
In the last seven India vs Pakistan matches, India has clearly dominated the rivalry, winning all seven encounters. The most recent clash came in the 2025 Asia Cup Final in Dubai, where India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets after successfully chasing 150. Pakistan was bowled out for 146, while India reached the target with two balls to spare, with Tilak Varma starring with the bat. This run highlights India’s consistency and composure in high-pressure matches against Pakistan.
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