Pakistan will come face-to-face against India in a crucial group-stage match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, renowned cricket commentator and host of the weekly podcast What’s He On About?, Charlie Harden, has predicted that the Men in Green will defeat India in the highly anticipated clash.
On Thursday, Charlie Harden predicted the outcomes of three matches in the ongoing marquee tournament, placing the Pakistan-India clash at the top of his headline predictions list.
In a short video that went viral on social media platforms, Charlie predicted that Nepal would beat West Indies, Zimbabwe would upset Australia, and Pakistan would defeat the defending champions.
One of his bold predictions materialised dramatically when Zimbabwe stunned Australia by 23 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, sealing the first major upset of the tournament in emphatic fashion.
It is pertinent to mention that West Indies and Nepal are also scheduled to face each other on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, in the first match of the day.
Meanwhile, the biggest match of the tournament may not be decided by bat or ball, as the Pakistan versus India clash faces a 50 percent chance of rain in Colombo.
Weather forecasts predict around 2.1 millimetres of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, and even a brief interruption in the Stadium could disrupt momentum and alter the rhythm carefully built by the players.
If persistent rain forces a washout, tournament rules state that both teams will share one point each in Group A, moving them to five points and strengthening their Super Eight qualification prospects.