It is time for the India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is hosting on Sunday evening (February 15). Both teams are playing their third game of the tournament, as the winner of the match will secure their place for the Super 8 stage. 

Host India are playing as the defending champions in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. They started the tournament with a 29-run win against the United States of America, while they thrashed Namibia by 93 runs in their second match of the tournament. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan had a shaky start in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as they claimed a three-wicket victory in the final over thriller against the Netherlands before beating the United States of America by 32 runs. 

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group A - IND vs PAK: Toss Update

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and chose to field first.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group A - IND vs PAK: Playing XIs

India made two crucial changes in the playing XI. While Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav have returned to the playing XI, Sanju Samson and Arshdeep Singh have been benched. 

India playing XI