· Date: february 15, 2026

· Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

· Stage: Group-stage match. india and pakistan are in the same group (Group A) along with USA, Netherlands, and Namibia.

· Tournament Duration: february 7, 2026 – march 8, 2026

Why chennai or India-Sri Lanka Hosting Doesn’t Apply for This Match

· Although india is a co-host for the tournament, all of Pakistan’s matches will be played in Sri Lanka, not india, due to the political arrangement.

· The “neutral venue” principle applies: India vs pakistan at this ICC event is being held in Colombo, not on indian soil.

Significance of the Match

· This is one of the most high-profile fixtures in the tournament because of the historic India–Pakistan rivalry.

· The outcome could be very important for the Super Eight qualification dynamics, given how strong both teams are expected to be.

· Venue-wise, Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium is a big stage; hosting this marquee clash there adds to the drama.

 

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G GOWTHAM

25/11/2025 09:34 PM