The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and India will take place on Sunday, February 15, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the largest and capital city of Sri Lanka.
Fans worldwide are preparing to watch the high profile clash with great excitement.
When to watch India vs Pakistan match
The match will start at 7:00 PM PKT (6:30 PM IST), with the toss 30 minutes before the game.
How to watch Pak vs Ind Feb 15
How to watch in in Pakistan
Fans in Pakistan can watch the match on television and online. It will be broadcast live on PTV Sports, PTV Home, and Geo Super.
Online streaming options include Tamasha, which is free, and Myco, the official digital licensee.
Tapmad offers HD streaming via a premium subscription. ARY Zapp and ARY Plus will also provide live HD coverage.
| Platform Type | Channel/service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Television | PTV Sports | Live broadcast |
| Television | PTV Home | Live broadcast |
| Television | Geo Super | Live broadcast |
| Online streaming | Tamasha | Free streaming |
| Online streaming | Myco | Official digital licensee |
| Online streaming | Tapmad | HD streaming with premium subscription |
| Online streaming | ARY Zapp | Live HD coverage |
| Online streaming | ARY Plus | Live HD coverage |
How to watch in India
In India, the official broadcaster is the Star Sports Network.
Fans can also stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Live audio commentary will be available on All India Radio.
| Platform Type | Channel/service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Television | Star Sports Network | Official broadcaster |
| Online streaming | JioHotstar | Live stream via app/website |
| Audio commentary | All India Radio | Live audio commentary |
International broadcast
Fans outside Pakistan and India can watch through different channels:
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, CricBuzz DTC
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event (streaming on NOW)
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- Sri Lanka: Dialog TV, ThePapare.com, Dialog Play
- Rest of World: Free streaming on ICC.tv in over 80 territories
| Region / Country | Channel / Service | Notes / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada | Willow TV, CricBuzz DTC | Live broadcast |
| UK abd Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | Streaming via NOW |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Live broadcast |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, ThePapare.com, Dialog Play | Live broadcast/online |
| Rest of world | ICC.tv | Free streaming in 80+ territories |
Additionally, for the first time, Urdu commentary will also be available for Pakistan matches on PTV Home and official digital partners.
In addition, Hindi commentary will also be available globally on platforms like Willow TV and Prime Video.
Travel to Sri Lanka to watch Pakistan match
Fans traveling to Sri Lanka for the match must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Pakistani citizens cannot enter visa-free. The ETA is an online approval for short-term visits for tourism, business, or transit.
After approval, visitors receive a 30-day visa on arrival with double entry allowed.
The ETA does not require passport copies, photographs, or in-person verification.
However, all the fans must enter their personal details exactly as they appear in the passport.
Officials have also warned that demand for an ETA may be high during the tournament, so applications should be submitted early.
Will rain affect Pakistan vs India World Cup match on Feb 15?
Fans are concerned about rain affecting the high-profile match. According to Accuweather, Colombo is expected to have heavy rainfall for four days this week.
The rain will begin on Thursday, with temperatures around 31°C. Weather reports suggest the rain is likely to stop on Saturday, a day before the Pakistan vs India match.
India vs Pakistan cricket: squad
The expected squad includes the following players. Salman Ali Agha will lead Pakistan cricket team and Suryakumar Yadav is the captain for the Indian cricket team.
Pakistan squad
Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
India squad
Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
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