Cricket fans worldwide are keeping a nervous eye on the sky as rain threatens to disrupt the high-voltage Group A clash between India and Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium today, February 15, 2026.
While both teams entered the tournament with back-to-back wins, a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has brought heavy clouds and a high probability of rain to the Sri Lankan capital.
ICC Playing Conditions: The Rulebook
If weather interrupts the proceedings, here are the official ICC regulations that will determine the outcome:
- The 5-Over Rule: For a result to be declared, a minimum of 5 overs per side must be completed.
- DLS Method: If at least 5 overs are played but rain stops play further, the winner will be decided using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
- The “No Result” Scenario: If the minimum 5 overs per side cannot be completed due to persistent rain, the match will be abandoned.
- No Reserve Day: Since this is a group-stage fixture, there is no reserve day. Reserve days are strictly reserved for the semifinals and the final.
Implications for the Group A Table
If the match is a washout, both India and Pakistan will be awarded 1 point each.
| Team | Current Points | Points After Washout | Impact |
| India | 4 | 5 | Likely Super 8 qualification; remains top on NRR. |
| Pakistan | 4 | 5 | Likely Super 8 qualification; remains in 2nd place. |
Note: A split of points would virtually guarantee both teams a spot in the Super 8s, as it would leave trailing teams (USA and Namibia) with a mathematical mountain to climb.
Match Details & Squads
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Match Start: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.
Pakistan Squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.