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99% Chance That India-Pakistan Match Will Take Place: Sources

By IANS News February 08, 2026 • 15:16 PM View: 600

T20 World Cup: The much-anticipated India–Pakistan encounter of T20 World Cup 2026 is almost certain to be staged on February 15, with meetings currently underway to finalise arrangements.

Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed to IANS about the ongoing meeting, and there is a high chance of the match being staged in Colombo.

“Meetings are underway, and there is a 99% chance the India–Pakistan match will take place on February 15,” sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board told IANS.

TAGS T20 World Cup Pakistan Cricket Board World Cup Sinhalese Sports Club Suryakumar Yadav Mohammad Siraj Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Arshdeep Singh Axar Patel Wankhede Stadium United States Sri Lanka

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