Semifinalists of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa.

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As things stand, the format of the semifinal is simple, winner of group number one of the Super 8 stage faces the runner-up side of the other group. This means that either India or Pakistan have to win their group while the other side should finish as runners-up. 

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The India vs Pakistan match recorded an unprecedented digital reach of 163 million, making it the highest match reach for any ICC event in the T20 format, even surpassing the viewership for the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa. 

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After Zimbabwe went unbeaten in Group B with wins over Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka - they ended up qualifying over Australia and finish above SL in their group. The result meant Zimbabwe replaced Australia in Group X of Super 8 with India, WI and SA - all of which also topped their group.

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Notably, India and Pakistan have played 17 matches in 50-over and T20 World Cups combined. India have won 16 matches including the bowl out in 2007 T20 World CUp group stage match which had ended in a tie. The only win for Pakistan vs India came in 2021 T20 World Cup.

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India, with six points in three matches, are already through Super 8 and have been seeded in Group X prior to the tournament. They face South Africa (Feb 22), Zimbabwe (Feb 26), and West Indies (Mar 1) in Super 8 at Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata, respectively.

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Earlier, Pakistan had announced it would not play the match against India. However, the decision was changed about eight days later after the International Cricket Council confirmed that Bangladesh would not be punished for missing the tournament and not travelling to India.

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The win against Pakistan on Feb 15 in T20 World Cup 2026 was India's 16th back-to-back victory in ICC white-ball tournaments - the longest streak by any team in history. Before India, Australia held the record for most consecutive wins (15) between Champions Trophy 2006 and ODI WC 2007.

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Batting first, India scored 175/7 thanks to Ishan Kishan's 40-ball 77 and then bowled out Pakistan for a paltry 114 in 18 overs. Pak wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan was highest scorer for them with 44 off 34 and the second best Pak batter was Shaheen Afridi with 23.

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In total, 11 spinners were used in the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match by both teams combined, the most in a T20 World Cup match. The only other time a team bowled 18 overs of spin in the T20 World Cup was also Pakistan against Australia in 2012 T20 World Cup at the same venue.

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Pak coach Hesson was frank in his assessment of the team and questions the shots played by the top order, including skipper Salman Ali Agha, on a surface which was a bit tacky. Pakistan now must win their last group stage match against Namibia to comfortably qualify for the Super 8 stage.

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A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of Pakistan to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

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A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of their rivals to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

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From Virat Kohli to Ishan Kishan here is a list of five 5 batters with highest individual scores in India-Pakistan T20Is. The list also features current India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan with Ishan joining the list after T20 World Cup 2026 clash.

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With 10 overs still left and eight wickets in hand, India will look to score big in the final half of the innings. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need quick wickets to stop India from setting a huge total.

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Excitement is running high in Colombo as India and Pakistan prepare for one of cricket’s most anticipated clashes. Fans have flooded the stadium ahead of the high-voltage encounter, while overcast conditions and cloud cover have raised concerns over possible weather interruptions.

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Surrounded by political tensions, the fixture had attracted the attention of the entire cricket fraternity as the two arch-rivals met in the T20 World Cup contest. At the toss, both Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha exchanged team sheets but avoided handshakes.

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Playing at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the changes were confirmed by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav at the toss, where Pakistan won the flip of the coin and opted to bowl first. 

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Cloudy and overcast conditions are prevailing ahead of the Ind vs Pak match in Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology forecasting brief shower intervals later in the evening. The weather outlook has raised concerns over possible interruptions during the highly anticipated clash.

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After clouds of uncertainty over the fixture as early as last Tuesday, the India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup clash is all set to go ahead despite the latter’s threat to boycott. 

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India are likely to field Abhishek Sharma back in Playing XI against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash after he was passed fit and traveled to Colombo with the rest of the squad. 

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The clash between India and Pakistan was earlier in doubt after latter's government announced its boycott in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were replaced by Scotland. However, the ICC managed to get the fixture back on track after multiple rounds of meetings in Lahore.

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From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here is a look at five batters with highest individual scores in India vs Pakistan limited overs matches. The list also features the likes of Saeed Anwar, Sourav Ganguly and Shoaib Malik. 

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Ahead of the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, here’s all you need to know about both sides, including live streaming, broadcast details, squads and other key information.

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