India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are set to face their biggest challenge in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 as they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in match number 27. The high-voltage encounter will be held on Sunday, February 15 at the R.K. Stadium in Colombo. It is going to be held at Premadasa Stadium.
Both sides boast world-class talent and a history of producing exciting competitions. India will enter the game with momentum after impressive wins over America and Namibia. Pakistan will look to consolidate their position in Group A and secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
This article will provide IND vs PAK match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction and best bowler prediction for the upcoming match.
IND vs PAK Match Prediction: Who will win match number 27?
Match Details:
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match: India vs Pakistan, Match No. 27
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date: 15 February 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM IST
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venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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live streaming: jiohotstar
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Live broadcast: star sports network
IND vs PAK Match Prediction: Head-to-Head Records
India and Pakistan have played 16 T20 International matches against each other so far. The Men in Blue have won 13 matches, while Pakistan has managed only three wins. India leads 7-1 in eight matches in the T20 World Cup.
India has won all five of its recent matches against Pakistan. The Men in Blue also defeated Pakistan in their only T20I meeting in Sri Lanka in 2012. Pakistan’s last win in this format came during the 2022 Asia Cup.
Pitch Report and Terms
R. The pitch at Premadasa Stadium is traditionally a spinner’s paradise. The average score of the first innings is 151, while the average of the second innings is 135. However, evening dew often makes chasing the target easier as the ball slips onto the bat.
india vs pakistan weather report
Weather conditions in Colombo are expected to be hot and humid, with the temperature hovering around 28 degrees Celsius. There is a possibility of rain and heavy dew is expected during the second half of the match.
IND vs PAK Match Prediction: Probable XI
India’s playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Pakistan playing eleven: Saeem Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.
Toss Effect:
The toss will be extremely important considering the possibility of heavy dew in the second innings. Notably, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first, as the target has become easier to chase under the lights in Colombo.
Form and Fitness:
Jasprit Bumrah is fully fit and looked lethal in the last match against Namibia. Pakistan also has mystery spinner Usman Tariq, who has taken 11 wickets in just four matches at an impressive average of 7.90.
Score Prediction:
A first innings score between 175 and 180 should be highly competitive on this surface. Any score above 180 will be a big score, especially considering the support available to the spinners.
IND vs PAK: Player Performance Prediction
India: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Tariq, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan.
best batsman prediction
Who will score the most runs for India? Abhishek Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav
Who will score the most runs for Pakistan? Sahebzada Farhan or Saim Ayyub
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for India? Varun Chakraborty or Jasprit Bumrah
Who will take the most wickets for Pakistan? Usman Tariq or Shaheen Afridi
Conclusion: Who will win the IND vs PAK match?
India will enter the match as favorites due to their strong form and better head-to-head record. While the mystery of Usman Tariq poses a threat, India’s balanced lineup and the presence of Jasprit Bumrah give them an advantage.
