IND vs PAK: Varun Chakravarthy points out one advantage Pakistan have going into India clash in Colombo

India’s star spinner Varun Chakravarthy put on an exceptional display against Namibia. From two overs, the spinner claimed three wickets while conceding just seven runs. After India registered their second win and climbed to the top of Group A points table, they are gearing up for the clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo. While India have had an upper hand over Pakistan in T20Is, Chakravarthy feels that the Salman Agha-led might have an advantage as they have been playing in similar conditions in Sri Lanka.

Pakistan have an in-form spin lineup, featuring mystery spinner Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan and Saim Ayub, Chakravarthy considers it a fun challenge as the group is well prepared

“Obviously, every game in the World Cup is very important. We are excited for it, and it will be a fun challenge. We are also strong against spin and have a good spin attack. I feel we have the edge over them. Although they are playing in similar conditions back to back and might have an advantage in that regard, I believe that as a group we have had the better of them and are well prepared,” Chakravarthy said on JioHotstar.

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In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan had to travel to Dubai for their group stage game as well as the two teams play at neutral venues.

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India vs Pakistan T20Is head-to-head

So far, India and Pakistan have played 16 T20Is against each other. Pakistan have managed to win only three of these T20Is. Their last T20I win against India came in T20 Asia Cup 2022. Since then, India have registered five consecutive T20I wins against Pakistan, starting in T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) when Virat Kohli played a phenomenal knock.

When was the last time India took on Pakistan in Colombo?

Well over a decade ago in T20 World Cup 2012, India went up against Pakistan in Colombo's R.Premadasa Stadium. Pakistan were bowled out for a below par score of 128. In the run chase, Kohli scored an unbeaten 78 to take India over the line with eight wickets in hand and three overs to spare.