In one of the most anticipated fixtures of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, India national cricket team will face Pakistan cricket team in Match 27 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday, February 15.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 27th Match of T20 World Cup 2026 between India vs Pakistan, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Match Details, 27th Match - T20 World Cup 2026
Series | T20 World Cup 2026 |
Series Match No | 27th Match |
Format | T20I |
Match Date | 15th Feb 2026 |
Match Time | `07:00 PM IST |
Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Match Preview, 27th Match - T20 World Cup 2026
India national cricket team will meet Pakistan cricket team for the 17th time in T20 internationals in Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Group A blockbuster starts at 7:30 PM IST under the floodlights.
The Colombo pitch typically favours spinners as the match progresses, although it offers consistent bounce for batters who settle early. Tactical flexibility and handling pressure in a packed stadium will be crucial for both captains.
India topped Group A with four points and a dominant net run rate of +3.050 after two wins. Pakistan also have four points from two matches but sit second due to net run rate.
India head into this clash after a commanding 93-run victory over Namibia. Ishan Kishan struck a quick 61, while Varun Chakaravarthy returned impressive figures of 3 for 18 to seal a comprehensive win.
Pakistan arrived following a controlled 32-run win over the USA. Sahibzada Farhan powered 73 off 41 balls, and Usman Tariq claimed 3 for 27 to guide them home.
Historically, India holds the edge with 13 wins in 16 T20Is and a 7–1 record in T20 World Cup meetings. However, Pakistan remained capable of turning the contest in a single decisive moment, making this rivalry clash one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Predicted XIs, 27th Match - T20 World Cup 2026
India Predicted XI
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy
Pakistan Predicted XI
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, and Salman Mirza
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Head to Head in T20Is
India and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times in T20 internationals, with India winning 12 matches, Pakistan securing three victories, and one game ending in a tie.
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Pitch Report, 27th Match - T20 World Cup 2026
The iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host Sunday’s high-profile clash. The pitch is likely to favour teams bowling first, as seen in the last three matches played at the venue during the tournament. With rain also a possibility, chasing could be the preferred strategy for the India vs Pakistan encounter.
India vs Pakistan (IND vs PAK) Betting Odds
For Match 27 of the T20 World Cup 2026, 1xBet have priced India as clear favourites at 1.35, while Pakistan enter the contest as underdogs with odds of 3.31.
India vs Pakistan Win Probability
Google’s prediction model gives India a strong edge in Match 27, assigning them a 72% probability of winning, while Pakistan have a 28% chance of causing an upset.
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