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T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table Update: India near Super 8 qualification over Pakistan in Colombo; WI, SA through | Cricket News

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table Update: India near Super 8 qualification over Pakistan in Colombo; WI, SA through | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 09:45 PM IST T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table Update: India are closing in on their Super 8 berth after putting on a commanding batting performance against Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. The race for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 spots is heating up with a slate of interesting results and upsets taking place across the four groups in the first round of the 20-team tournament. FOLLOW: IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 LIVE On Sunday, West Indies became the second team to officially qualify for the Super 8s after trouncing Nepal in a Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. South Africa had previously beaten New Zealand on Saturday, winning all three of their Group D games thus far to qualify for the last eight. Australia’s upset defeat to Zimbabwe by 23 runs on Friday has thrown open the possibilities in Group B, also involving co-hosts Sri Lanka. Marked as the group of death before the tournament, the riddles …

IND vs PAK T20: Hanumankind Performs ‘Big Dawgs’, Avoids ‘Dhurandhar’ Rap in Colombo | Bollywood News

IND vs PAK T20: Hanumankind Performs ‘Big Dawgs’, Avoids ‘Dhurandhar’ Rap in Colombo | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 21:00 IST Hanumankind avoided performing the ‘Dhurandhar’ title track during his IND vs PAK T20 World Cup show in Colombo amid Pakistan’s reported ban on the film. Watch details. Hanumankind performed ‘Big Dawgs’ at the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clash in Colombo but skipped the ‘Dhurandhar’ title track amid the film’s reported ban in Pakistan. As cricket fever gripped Colombo for the much-anticipated IND vs PAK face-off at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, it was music that first ignited the packed R Premadasa Stadium. Hanumankind delivered a high-voltage performance for the sold-out crowd, turning the pre-match build-up into a full-blown concert moment. The breakout star of 2025 performed his smash hit Big Dawgs, bringing his signature swagger and razor-sharp flow to an audience filled with both Indian and Pakistani fans. Backed by an energetic troupe of dancers, the stage transformed into a pulsating spectacle of lights, rhythm and raw energy. ‘Dhurandhar’ Title Track Missing From Setlist Notably absent from his set was the Dhurandhar title track — a …

Pakistan equal record with 18 overs of spin, India set highest T20 World Cup total vs PAK in Colombo | Cricket News

Pakistan equal record with 18 overs of spin, India set highest T20 World Cup total vs PAK in Colombo | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 08:50 PM IST Pakistan unleashed a unique chain of attack in their marquee Group A fixture against India on Sunday, equalling the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup record with a whopping 18 overs of spin at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. FOLLOW LIVE: India vs Pakistan Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup 2026 On a slow, spinning surface, Pakistan pulled out a left-field move first up with the ball after opting to field first. Captain Salman Agha, who had bowled only one over in the last nine matches and none in the previous games this World Cup, stepped up first with the new ball. In a clear ploy to play against the egos of India’s opening batters, Agha emerged successful, dismissing Abhishek Sharma in the opening over. Returning from a viral fever setback after eight days, Abhishek fell for his second successive World Cup duck off four deliveries. Pakistan then continued to attack with their newfound spin quintet comprising Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Shadab Khan and …

Colombo crowd lets out huge roar as Abhishek Sharma comes back for Pakistan contest, Arshdeep Singh makes way for…

Colombo crowd lets out huge roar as Abhishek Sharma comes back for Pakistan contest, Arshdeep Singh makes way for…

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Pakistan won the toss and they have opted to field first against India. Abhishek Sharma during a practice session ahead of the Pakistan match. (PTI) India’s team sheet for the India vs Pakistan clash has one headline and one quiet correction – both tell you what India think the night in Colombo might look like. The predictable part is Abhishek Sharma returning after missing the Namibia game through illness. This is not a statement change; it is a reset of first-choice intent. Abhishek at the top changes powerplay geometry: he doesn’t just score fast, he forces the opposition captain to go on the defensive early. That matters against a Pakistan attack that likes to begin with Shaheen Afridi’s left-arm angle and then settle into spin control once the ball stops swinging. The bolder call is Kuldeep Yadav in for Arshdeep Singh, tilting India decisively towards a spin-heavy template. With Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy already offering two very different problems, Kuldeep adds a third spinner who hunts wickets through the middle overs rather than simply …

Colombo weather update today, India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain affect IND-PAK match today? | Cricket News

Colombo weather update today, India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain affect IND-PAK match today? | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 09:31 AM IST Colombo weather today, IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: India and Pakistan are set to lock horns for the ninth time at the T20 World Cup at the neutral setting of the iconic R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. However, things do not seem quite straightforward as yet as the marquee Group A clash is set to be affected by spells of rain and thundershowers in the island nation. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Despite a rain threat looming over previous contests in the tournament here as well, none have been excessively affected by rain. However, the weather forecast predicts rain clouds to intensify on Sunday, marking a veil of uncertainty over the match. FOLLOW | IND vs PAK Live Reactions, T20 World Cup 2026 India and Pakistan had last met in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, with the Men in Blue emerging victorious. The last time India and Pakistan squared off in a T20I in Colombo was 14 years ago during the 2012 T20 …

Neutral Colombo ready for cricket, some rain, but clarity on handshakes awaited 

Neutral Colombo ready for cricket, some rain, but clarity on handshakes awaited 

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Gabby Whight, the owner of Cricket Cafe, a popular watering hole in the posh Colombo 7 neighbourhood, is gearing up to welcome her regular clientele for what is expected to be a long and busy Sunday night. A short distance from R Premadasa Stadium, the venue of the eagerly anticipated India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup group-stage match, the social hotspot in the heart of Colombo is a “neutral ground” within a neutral venue for the both sides. “People from both the embassies (India and Pakistan) usually turn up here for match screenings when there is an India vs Pakistan match anywhere. We’ve watched some hard-fought matches here and the excitement has reached fever pitch. Of course, there are emotions and some banter but everything is in good spirit. I’ve not experienced a single unpleasant incident in an India vs Pakistan screening here. I like to believe the Cricket Cafe is a neutral ground,” Australia-born Whight told The Indian Express. Established in 1996, the year Arjuna Ranatunga’s Sri Lanka lifted the 50-over World Cup at …

What happened when India and Pakistan last played a T20 in Colombo?

What happened when India and Pakistan last played a T20 in Colombo?

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 14, 2026 07:40 PM IST India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in yet another high-octane environment as they meet for the ninth time at the T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday. The high-stakes Group A contest had been in serious doubt over the past few weeks, with the Pakistan government threatening to boycott the fixture, close on the heels of Bangladesh’s exit from the tournament due to the ongoing political tensions with India. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO With their head-to-head meetings confined to only multi-nation tournaments since 2012, India and Pakistan have played out some close contests in recent years in the T20I format. During the 2024 T20 World Cup that India went on to win, Rohit Sharma’s side had edged out Pakistan by six runs in New York. The teams last met during the 2025 Asia Cup final in Dubai. Though the Men in Blue emerged victorious, Suryakumar Yadav’s men had faced a stiff task tackling the Pakistan bowlers. When India faced Pakistan in Colombo Interestingly, it …

India-Pak T20 Fever: Colombo Flight Fares From Delhi, Mumbai Surge, Touch Rs 1 Lakh Mark | India News

India-Pak T20 Fever: Colombo Flight Fares From Delhi, Mumbai Surge, Touch Rs 1 Lakh Mark | India News

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Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:10 IST India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 was confirmed after ICC, PCB, and BCB talks, causing flight and hotel prices to surge. Flight, hotel ticket prices soar after announcement of India vs Pakistan clash After days of suspense, the India vs Pakistan group stage clash in the T20 World Cup on February 15 received the green light following back-channel talks among the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled to be held in Colombo on Sunday, February 15, as eager fans await the teams taking on the field. The confirmation of the clash between the two teams not only saved the tournament from a massive financial setback, but also led to a sharp surge in ticket prices for travelers. Dramatic Rise In Flight Fares  Soon after the announcement of the India vs Pakistan cricket match in Colombo, flight ticket prices from Delhi and Mumbai to the Sri Lankan capital …

Colombo weather update today, Pakistan vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain affect crucial encounter at SSC? | Cricket News

Colombo weather update today, Pakistan vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: Will rain affect crucial encounter at SSC? | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 10, 2026 05:49 PM IST Colombo weather today, PAK vs USA T20 World Cup 2026: With Pakistan set to take on USA on Tuesday, eyes of both teams will be on the sky just in case weather decides to play spoilsport. Pakistan are coming into this match after a win against the Netherlands while the USA lost their first match against India. This match is a crucial game for both teams with Pakistan hoping to consolidate their place in the standings before their huge clash with India while USA will look to avoid back to back losses. Colombo weather today, February 10 2026 According to Accuweather, the morning in Colombo had 30 degrees temperature and hazy sunshine while the temperature went up by a single point in the afternoon. At the time of the match, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with the temperature at 25 degrees. The good news for both sides is that there’s no forecast of rain yet. Though this is supposed to be a dry season …

Pakistan players in Colombo await final decision as uncertainty about India match looms

Pakistan players in Colombo await final decision as uncertainty about India match looms

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As fast bowler Naseem Shah tied his shoe laces, he casually asked a question that has been on the lips of nearly everyone in the cricketing universe. “Kuch update hai?” (Is there an update?) he queried one of Pakistan’s support staff on Monday. He would look at a few known faces in the media and pose the same question before rushing to join his teammates for a warm-up drill. He didn’t get answers. With the International Cricket Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board in talks to resolve the Pakistan team’s boycott of the India match on February 15, there is hope that the two arch-rivals may play each other. Clarity is expected later on Monday or Tuesday. India have been maintaining all along that they have been preparing for the fixture in Colombo as per the schedule. After the Pakistan government took the decision not to allow its team to play India in the group fixture, Salman Agha’s side had a close shave against Netherlands. If they had lost the opening fixture of the T20 …