How many times will Pakistan and India face each other in 2026?

Published On: January 23, 2026

According to Indian media reports, whenever India and Pakistan face each other on the cricket field, the match turns into a high-intensity battle watched by millions across the globe. Both teams strongly dislike losing to one another, making their encounters among the most anticipated events in world cricket.

Last year, the two sides met several times in international tournaments, with India emerging victorious on each occasion. Due to the absence of bilateral series in recent years, India and Pakistan now only compete in ICC and ACC tournaments, which further increases the excitement surrounding their clashes.

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. As part of the tournament schedule, India and Pakistan will once again go head-to-head in one of the most awaited matches of the event.

📅 Match Date: February 15, 2026
📍 Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
⏰ Match Time (India): 7:00 PM
📺 Live Broadcast: From Sri Lanka

Notably, the match will not be played in India, but in Sri Lanka, due to logistical and security considerations.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026

Before the T20 World Cup, the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 will begin on January 15. India and Pakistan have been placed in different groups, meaning they are unlikely to face each other during the group stage.

However, a clash between the two rivals remains possible in the knockout rounds, depending on their performance. As of now, no potential date for such a match has been confirmed.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held in England in June 2026. In this tournament, India and Pakistan are placed in the same group, guaranteeing another high-profile encounter.

📅 Match Date: June 14, 2026

In women’s T20 internationals, the two teams have faced each other 16 times so far:

🇮🇳 India wins: 13
🇵🇰 Pakistan wins: 3

Conclusion

The year 2026 promises to be packed with India-Pakistan cricket action, spanning men’s, women’s, and youth tournaments. From the T20 World Cup to the Women’s World Cup, fans around the world can expect intense rivalry, massive viewership, and unforgettable moments whenever the two teams meet.