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Will both India and Pakistan be eliminated? : India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup is a blockbuster match for any International Cricket Council (ICC) event. After weeks of drama, Pakistan finally agreed to play the match against the Men in Blue. However, the major championship match scheduled to be held on February 15 at the R Premedasa Stadium in Colombo is once again under clouds.
Rain was expected ahead of Sunday’s game. The weather in Colombo could play a big role in the high-profile clash between the bitter rivals. Colombo has experienced bad weather this month and some warm-up matches have been cancelled.
Will rain affect India vs Pakistan match?
However, no games have been affected so far. While India’s match against Pakistan may be delayed or interrupted due to rain and thunderstorms. Scattered thunderstorms are expected in Colombo on Sunday. There is a 65% chance of heavy rain on February 14, with the weather now unlikely to change over the weekend.
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According to the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department, a low pressure system is likely to form around February 15.
Sri Lanka is preparing to host India vs Pakistan (Colombo) and Sri Lanka vs Australia (Kandy). pic.twitter.com/aAreQyI6SS
— Azzam Amin (@AzzamAmeen) February 13, 2026
According to Google Weather Forecast, 50% rainfall is expected over the weekend, along with scattered thundershowers. Reports further stated that thundershowers are expected at 6pm local time. Fans may expect a delayed start. However, the clouds are expected to dissipate overnight, but even then, light rain is expected around 8pm local time.
Will tossing be a factor in the India-Pakistan match?
R Premedasa Stadium has so far hosted Sri Lanka vs Ireland and Australia vs Ireland matches. It will also host Australia’s match against Zimbabwe on Friday. The wickets have been on the slower side as we have seen Sri Lanka spinners picking more wickets. In the Australia game, the use of slower balls was effective.
If the game is affected by rain, the toss will play a vital role as teams will want to bat first as moisture aids bowlers’ swings and a wet, heavy pitch can make batting difficult. However, if the pitch is covered and dry, or more rain is expected, there is often a preference to bat first before the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) shortened session to determine the total, as chasing the ball in wet conditions is difficult.
What happens if India is eliminated against Pakistan?
India tops the list with 4 points and a higher net run rate than second-placed Pakistan. If a game is canceled, the teams will split one point as there will be no reserve days. With a higher net run-rate, India are likely to qualify for the Super 8 as top of their group with a game in hand.
After this crucial encounter, India and Pakistan have one game remaining in the group stage. The Men in Blue will play their final match against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Salman Ali Agha’s side will face Namibia.
The India vs Pakistan match is always a game to watch. However, India has a record of 7 wins and 1 loss in the history of T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan. They also had a 5-game winning streak against the Men in Green.
