India and Pakistan are expected to face each other several times in 2026, as a packed international cricket calendar features multiple global tournaments involving both sides.
The year will include the ICC Under-19 World Cup, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, creating several opportunities for the arch-rivals to meet on the field.
In 2026, India and Pakistan faced each other three times across major tournaments, including the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. With no bilateral series played between the two countries in recent years, their encounters are now limited to ICC and ACC events, making each match highly anticipated.
According to Indian media reports, whenever India and Pakistan meet in any sport, the contest takes on the intensity of a battlefield. Both teams are known for their fierce rivalry and strong desire to avoid defeat against each other, with losses often proving painful not just for players but for millions of fans on both sides.
Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other on February 15, but the match will not be played in India. Instead, it will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The match will begin at 7:00 pm (India time) and will be broadcast live from Colombo.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026
The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 will begin on January 15, ahead of the men’s T20 World Cup. India and Pakistan have been placed in different groups, meaning they will not meet in the group stage. However, a clash remains possible in the knockout rounds, though no potential date has been confirmed yet.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be held in England in June 2026. India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group and are scheduled to face each other on June 14.
In women’s T20 internationals, India and Pakistan have played 16 matches so far. India has won 13, while Pakistan has managed three victories.
With multiple tournaments lined up, 2026 is shaping up to be another year filled with high-voltage India–Pakistan cricket encounters across men’s, women’s, and youth competitions.
