The stage is set for the biggest rivalry in cricket, India vs Pakistan. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the most anticipated match of the year which will begin at 7 PM IST.
Earlier the Pakistan government had ordered that the team will not play against India. However, after continued discussions and deliberations across ICC, PCB and other nations, Pakistan is set to face India on the 15th February, 2026.
Discussing IND vs PAK head to head records between the two neighbouring sides, the picture tells a clear story, India has dominated the rivalry so far. In 16 T20 matches have been played between the two sides out of which 13 have been won by India while Pakistan has managed to win only 3 matches.
From the inaugural T20 World Cup final in 2007, Pakistan’s 10-wicket victory at Dubai to Virat Kohli’s iconic Melbourne innings and many more close encounters, the India-Pakistan rivalry in T20Is has been nothing short of a blockbuster. This clash in Sri Lanka is set to add another feather to the rivalry.
IND vs PAK Head to Head in T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan have met each other 8 times in T20 World Cup history out of which Pakistan claimed victory only once when they won the match by 10 wickets in Dubai in the 2021 edition of the tournament.
| Matches Played | India Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
With both India and Pakistan looking for a win to cement their position for the Super 8 stage, this is a crucial match for both the sides.
India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline: Last 5 T20I Encounters
The last 5 encounters between the arch-rivals have been pure cinema including the three clashes in Asia cup 2025, India’s close win in New York and Virat Kohli’s brilliance in Melbourne.
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Asia Cup | Dubai | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2025 | Asia Cup | Dubai | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2025 | Asia Cup | Dubai | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup | New York | India won by 4 runs |
| 2022 | T20 World Cup | Melbourne | India won by 4 wickets |
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IND vs PAK Head to Head in T20Is
India have claimed victory against Pakistan in the T20Is 13 out of 16 times while Pakistan managed to cross the line only thrice.
| Matches Played | India Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Stats: T20 Records
- Most runs: VIrat kohli (IND) 492 runs in 11 innings
- Most wickets: Hardik Pandya (IND) 15 wickets in 8 innings
India vs Pakistan Head to Head in Asia Cup
The competition remains stark between the two sides in the Asia Cup championship as well. In 6 T20 matches played against each other in Asia Cup history, India has claimed victory 5 times, the recent one coming in the Asia Cup 2025 finals.
| Matches Played | India Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
