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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 …

The under-19 World Cup when Little Virat Kohli changed the way India played cricket

The under-19 World Cup when Little Virat Kohli changed the way India played cricket

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Even as a teenager, Virat Kohli came with a clear warning: ‘mess with me and face the consequences’. Little Virat, whenever challenged or undermined, would raise his game to leave his rivals regretting the provocation. The few on the sidelines of the 2008 under-19 World Cup final in Malaysia saw this trait early. They were also among the first to get a glimpse of the batting phenomenon and also the future of Indian cricket. It had started with a South African player mocking India’s very modest total during the mid-innings break. In the annals of Indian cricket history, this would be the opening of an inspiring folklore. Skipper Virat, after a rousing speech in the dressing room, would lead a frenzied unit to the ground. Like a raging storm, they would destroy the rivals and scoop the Cup. A legend was born, one that would continue to grow in the years to come. Another under-19 World Cup is reaching its business end in Zimbabwe. On Sunday, India is playing Pakistan in a crucial Super Six …