Upcoming Match Details

India and Pakistan are scheduled to face each other in their third group-stage match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 11, 2026. The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM local time, with the toss planned for 6:30 PM.

Colombo is likely to experience showers or thundershowers after 2:00 PM local time, which could impact the match. In the event of a washout, both teams will receive one point each.

Current Standings

As of now, India tops Group A with four points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.050, having defeated the United States of America and Namibia in the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan holds second place in the group with four points and an NRR of +0.932, following victories against the Netherlands and the USA.

Weather Conditions

The weather advisory for Colombo indicates a high temperature of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with maximum relative humidity reaching 85%. Misty conditions are anticipated in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces during the early morning hours.

The rivalry between India and Pakistan in cricket is historically significant, making their matches highly anticipated events. Ishan Kishan remarked, “India v Pakistan is always a special game not only for us, for our country as well.” This sentiment reflects the intense emotions surrounding these encounters.

Bangladesh, currently 10th in the points table, aims to finish inside the top eight for qualification in the ODI World Cup, with their first ODI against Pakistan on the same day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The cut-off date for direct entry into the 14-team ODI World Cup is March 31, 2027.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact impact of rain on the match and the final outcome due to weather conditions.