India’s T20 World Cup Path: USA first, Pakistan clash in Colombo — Know more
India vs Pakistan in Colombo on Feb 15 at T20 World Cup 2026! India’s knockout matches expected in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Tournament from Feb 7–Mar 8.
The countdown has begun for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with excitement peaking around yet another India–Pakistan showdown. According to RevSportz, India are set to open their campaign against the USA, while the marquee game against Pakistan is likely scheduled for February 15 in Colombo.
The tournament is expected to run from February 7 to March 8, bringing a fresh format and renewed rivalry energy. Even in recent years where the contests have been largely one-sided, any Indo-Pak match transcends cricket, fuelled by history, fan passion, and geopolitics.
Below is a look at India’s tentative key fixtures:
| Stage | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Match 1 | USA | TBD | Feb 2026 |
| Group Match 2 | Pakistan | Colombo | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Semi-final* | TBD | Mumbai (Wankhede) | March 5, 2026 |
| Final* | TBD | Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium) | March 8, 2026 |
*If India qualify
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Home support, fierce rivalries and global expansion define upcoming T20 spectacle
Mumbai has been earmarked to host one of the semi-finals on March 5, providing Indian fans a dream knockout setting if the hosts make the last four. The grand finale, meanwhile, is planned at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the largest cricket venue in the world, where the atmosphere will be electric should India reach the title clash.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been given venue-based advantages as well. If either team qualifies for the semi-finals, they will play in Colombo. This ensures home support and aligns with the long-standing understanding between India and Pakistan to play each other only at neutral venues in ICC and ACC events during the current rights period.
Major ICC tournaments continually push global cricket into new markets, and USA’s presence in India’s opening match signals the game’s rapid expansion. With powerhouse squads, high expectations, and home-soil pressure, India will be keen to end their T20 World Cup drought.
The fixtures are expected to be officially confirmed in the coming months, but one thing is certain, the cricketing world already has February 15 circled in red. The biggest rivalry in sports is set to enthrall once again.
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