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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Government Approval, Colombo Showdown & India’s 7-1 Dominance Explained

The much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 clash is confirmed for February 15 in Colombo after ICC and PCB discussions. India leads 7-1 in head-to-head World Cup encounters, including the iconic 2007 final victory. Fans await another thrilling chapter in cricket’s greatest rivalry.

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India vs Pakistan Match

The uncertainty surrounding the India-Pakistan match has cleared. On Monday night, February 9th, the Pakistani government granted the team permission to play against India. Pakistan had announced a boycott of the match against India on February 1st in protest of Bangladesh's exclusion. However, after a high-level meeting between the ICC and the PCB, the India-Pakistan match was given the green light.

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India vs Pakistan Match Date, Time & Venue Details

According to the ICC schedule, India and Pakistan will face each other in a high-voltage match on February 15th. This thrilling match will be played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting at 7 pm. Cricket fans are also fully prepared for this epic battle. This is not just a match, but a centuries-old battle of honor between India and Pakistan, in which India dominates.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cup

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Regarding the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan, a total of 8 matches have been played between the two. The Indian team has dominated its arch-rival Pakistan on the global stage of the T20 World Cup. India has a commanding lead with seven wins in eight matches played across nine editions, while Pakistan has only emerged victorious once, defeating India by 10 wickets in Dubai in the 2021 edition.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Results (2007–2024)

YearMatch ResultWinnerVenue
2007India won in Bowl-OutIndiaDurban
2007 (Final)India won by 5 runsIndiaJohannesburg
2012India won by 8 wicketsIndiaColombo
2014India won by 7 wicketsIndiaMirpur
2016India won by 6 wicketsIndiaEden Gardens
2021Pakistan won by 10 wicketsPakistanDubai
2022India won by 4 wicketsIndiaMelbourne
2024India won by 6 runsIndiaNew York
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2007 T20 World Cup – The Historic Final Clash

India and Pakistan faced each other twice in 2007. First in the league stage and then in the final. The league stage match was tied, resulting in a bowl-out, which India won. Subsequently, in the final, the Indian team, led by MS Dhoni, defeated the Pakistani team, captained by Misbah-ul-Haq, to ​​win the inaugural edition.