India and Pakistan cricket clash is always exciting for the fans, and in 2025, the neighbouring nations faced each other thrice in the Asia Cup, first in the league stage, second in the Super Four and their last outing came in the title decider. Notably, India defeated Pakistan in all three outings to win the title by remaining undefeated in the whole tournament. Now, let's find out how many times India and Pakistan will face each other on the cricket field in 2026.
First India-Pakistan Match (Junior Teams)
The first India-Pakistan game in 2026 may not feature the senior teams. In the Under-19 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to start from January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, both countries are in different groups, so they won’t meet in the group stage or the Super-6 stage. This means the earliest clash could happen in the semi-finals or the final, which is scheduled for February 6.
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Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to start from February 7, and the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place on February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Depending on how the tournament progresses, there could even be a second clash in the later stages. Notably, Pakistan managed to win just one match against India in the history of the T20 World Cup.
| Tournament | Teams | Stage | Date | Venue | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 | India U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 | Semi-final / Final (possible) | By February 6, 2026 | Zimbabwe / Namibia | Teams are in different groups; only meeting possible in knockouts |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | India vs Pakistan | Group Stage | February 15, 2026 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | One confirmed match; a second clash is possible in later rounds |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | Group Stage | June 14, 2026 | England | Both teams are drawn in the same group |
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Later in the year, the Women’s T20 World Cup will take place, and India and Pakistan are in the same group. Their much-anticipated match is set for June 14 in England. The Women’s Indian team, the reigning ODI champions, will aim to continue their winning ways against Pakistan in this blockbuster clash. Pakistan and India played six matches against each other in the Women's T20 World Cup, where the Women in Blue hold the edge by winning four, and the Women in Green managed to win just two.