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India vs Pakistan, Colombo weather live updates: The forecast for the day has changed, as scattered clouds can be seen. There is a chance of rainfall in the evening. Toss at 6:30 PM IST

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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Will Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha shake hands today?

4 min read Last Updated : Feb 15 2026 | 2:50 PM IST
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2:50 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Jasprit Bumrah vs Babar Azam- What the stats say

Babar Azam has scored a total of 18 runs off 14 balls against Jasprit Bumrah in T20Is, being dismissed once during these encounters. Out of these deliveries, six were dot balls, reflecting Bumrah’s ability to apply pressure while still conceding runs at key moments.

Babar has struck two boundaries and hasn’t hit a six against the Indian pacer, relying more on placement than power. His overall strike rate stands at 128.6, showing steady scoring rather than outright dominance.

With one dismissal recorded, Babar holds an average of 18.0 in this head-to-head matchup, highlighting a fairly balanced contest between bat and ball.

Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah  in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2021 13 10 0 4 1 0 130  
2024 5 4 1 2 1 0 125 5
Total 18 14 1 6 2 0 128.6  

2:31 PM

Live | India vs Pakistan handshake row live: Surya to not shake hands with Salman?

The Indian cricket team is expected to forgo the customary handshake with the Pakistan players during their group match of the ICC T20 World Cup in Colombo today. According to media reports, the team plans to uphold the current stance of not participating in the handshake tradition. It is also unlikely that captain Suryakumar Yadav will offer a handshake to Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha during the toss.

2:28 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Tilak Varma vs Faheem Ashraf - What the stats say

Tilak scored a total of 23 runs off 14 balls without getting dismissed, remaining not out throughout the innings. Among these deliveries, 4 were dot balls where no runs were scored.

He hit one boundary (four) and managed to clear the boundary twice with sixes, showcasing his ability to find gaps and hit big shots. Tilak’s strike rate against Ashraf stands at an impressive 164.3, indicating his aggressive and efficient scoring during his time at the crease.

Since he was not dismissed, no batting average is recorded here. Overall, this data reflects Tilak Varma’s impactful and unbeaten innings against Faheem Ashraf’s bowling.

Tilak Varma vs Faheem Ashraf in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2025 23 14 0 4 1 2 164.3  
Total 23 14 0 4 1 2 164.3 -

2:16 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Abhishek Sharma vs Faheem Ashraf - What the stats say

In these encounters, Abhishek faced a total of 8 balls and scored 11 runs before getting dismissed once. Out of the 8 deliveries, 3 were dot balls, where no runs were scored. Abhishek hit two boundaries in the form of fours but did not manage to clear the boundary for any sixes against Faheem.

His strike rate against Ashraf stands at an impressive 137.5, reflecting an aggressive and effective scoring rate during the limited opportunities. The batting average recorded is 11, corresponding to his single dismissal in these matches.

This data suggests that Abhishek Sharma was able to score quickly but had limited time at the crease when facing Faheem Ashraf’s bowling.

Abhishek Sharma vs Faheem Ashraf in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2025 11 8 1 3 2 0 137.5 11
Total 11 8 1 3 2 0 137.5 11

2:07 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Suryakumar vs Abrar - What the stats say

Over the course of the encounters, Yadav faced Abrar in a total of 12 deliveries and scored 9 runs, remaining unbeaten without getting out. The table also highlights that out of these 12 balls, 5 were dot balls, indicating a significant portion where no runs were scored.

Suryakumar did not hit any boundaries, neither fours nor sixes, in this specific matchup. His strike rate against Abrar stands at 75, which suggests a moderate scoring pace in the limited deliveries faced. Since Yadav was not dismissed in these encounters, no batting average is recorded in this data.

Overall, this data suggests a cautious approach by Suryakumar Yadav when facing Abrar Ahmed’s bowling

Suryakumar Yadav vs Abrar Ahmed in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2025 9 12 0 5 0 0 75  
Total 9 12 0 5 0 0 75 -

1:55 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Tilak vs Abrar - What the stats say

In 2025, Tilak scored 23 runs from 26 balls, reflecting a more cautious approach in this head-to-head contest. He remained unbeaten, as indicated by zero dismissals, which means his average is not applicable in this match-up.

His strike rate stands at 88.5, suggesting that Abrar managed to keep him relatively quiet. Out of the 26 deliveries faced, nine were dot balls, further highlighting the controlled nature of the spell. Tilak did not hit a single boundary but managed to clear the ropes once.

The total figures mirror the yearly stats, indicating that this has been their only T20I encounter so far.

Tilak Varma vs Abrar Ahmed in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2025 23 26 0 9 0 1 88.5  
Total 23 26 0 9 0 1 88.5 -

1:44 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Abhishek vs Abrar - What the stats say

In 2025, Abhishek scored 32 runs off just 12 deliveries, showcasing an aggressive approach. His strike rate stands at a remarkable 266.7, underlining his attacking intent against the leg-spinner. During this period, he was dismissed once, giving him an average of 32 in this match-up.

Notably, he struck one boundary and cleared the ropes four times, indicating a clear preference for power-hitting. Out of the 12 balls faced, only four were dot deliveries, reflecting his ability to keep the scoreboard moving.

The overall numbers mirror the yearly stats, suggesting this is their only T20I contest so far, with Abhishek clearly dominating the battle.


Abhishek Sharma vs Abrar Ahmed in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR Avg
2025 32 12 1 4 1 4 266.7 32
Total 32 12 1 4 1 4 266.7 32

1:34 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Afridi vs Dube - What the stats say

Shaheen Afridi vs Shivam Dube in T20I
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2025 2 2 0 0 0 0 100
Total 2 2 0 0 0 0 100

1:22 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Afridi vs Pandya - What the stats say

Shaheen Afridi and Hardik Pandya have had a brief but interesting contest in T20 Internationals, spread across meetings in 2021, 2022 and 2025. Hardik has scored 14 runs off 12 balls against the Pakistan left-arm pacer and has not been dismissed so far.
 
In 2021, Hardik struck nine runs off five balls at a strike rate of 180, including two fours. The following year, he scored four off four deliveries at an even strike rate of 100. However, Afridi managed to keep things tight in 2025, conceding just one run off three balls, with two dot deliveries.
 
Overall, Hardik has faced five dot balls and hit two boundaries, with no sixes. His cumulative strike rate stands at 116.7, suggesting a cautious but steady approach against Afridi’s pace and swing.

Shaheen Afridi vs Hardik Pandya record in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2021 9 5 0 2 2 0 180
2022 4 4 0 1 0 0 100
2025 1 3 0 2 0 0 33.3
Total 14 12 0 5 2 0 116.7

1:11 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Afridi vs Kishan - Who leads the battle

Shaheen Afridi and Suryakumar Yadav have had a limited but competitive match-up in T20 Internationals across two meetings, in 2021 and 2025. In 2021, Suryakumar scored seven runs off four balls without being dismissed, striking at 175 and hitting one six in the process. Afridi conceded two dot balls in that exchange.
 
However, the contest tilted in the pacer’s favour in 2025. Suryakumar failed to score from five deliveries and was dismissed, with Afridi bowling five dot balls in that spell.
 
Overall, across nine deliveries, Suryakumar has scored seven runs and been dismissed once, with seven dot balls faced. The cumulative strike rate stands at 77.8. The numbers reflect a tightly fought duel, with Afridi holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record so far.


Shaheen Afridi vs Suryakumar Yadav record in T20I
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2021 7 4 0 2 0 1 175
2025 0 5 1 5 0 0 0
Total 7 9 1 7 0 1 77.8

12:59 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Afridi vs Kishan - what stats say

Shaheen Afridi and Ishan Kishan are yet to face each other in T20 Internationals. If the two come up against one another in today’s India vs Pakistan clash, it will mark their first meeting in the format — adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
 
Even in One-Day Internationals, the sample size between the two remains extremely limited. Their only recorded face-off came in 2023, when Kishan scored just one run off three deliveries from Afridi and was not dismissed. Afridi bowled two dot balls in that brief exchange, restricting the scoring rate to 33.3.
 
With such sparse head-to-head data — one ODI passage and no T20I meetings — there is little statistical evidence to draw meaningful conclusions. That uncertainty makes today’s potential battle between Afridi’s left-arm pace and Kishan’s attacking intent all the more compelling.

Shaheen Afridi vs Ishan Kishan record in ODI
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2023 1 3 0 2 0 0 33.3
Total 1 3 0 2 0 0 33.3

12:41 PM

LIVE | Overcast skies in Colombo ahead of Ind-Pak clash

The weather remains cloudy in Colombo, with dark clouds hovering over the R Premadasa Stadium and a mild breeze blowing across the ground. However, rain is yet to arrive, though the threat still looms large ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match.
 
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo later today. Match starts at 7 PM IST, with the toss scheduled at 6:30 PM IST.

R Premadasa Stadium weather live visual

12:32 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Afridi vs Abhishek - who leads the battle

Shaheen Afridi and Abhishek Sharma have produced a striking head-to-head contest in T20 Internationals so far, with the Indian opener clearly on top. Across their meetings, Abhishek has scored 36 runs off 19 balls against the Pakistan left-arm pacer and has not been dismissed even once.
 
Despite Afridi managing to bowl seven dot balls, Abhishek has countered his pace and angle effectively, finding the boundary with ease. The Indian batter has smashed three fours and three sixes in this match-up, translating into an explosive strike rate of 189.5.
 
These numbers highlight Abhishek’s fearless approach against one of Pakistan’s most experienced new-ball bowlers. While Afridi remains a major threat in powerplay overs, the current data suggests Abhishek has been able to dominate the contest and score quickly without taking excessive risks.

Shaheen Afridi vs Abhishek Sharma stats in T20 Internationals
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2025 36 19 0 7 3 3 189.5
Total 36 19 0 7 3 3 189.5

12:24 PM

LIVE | India vs Pakistan Player battle: Bumrah vs Farhan - who wins the battle

Jasprit Bumrah vs Sahibzada Farhan record in T20Is
Year Runs Balls Outs Dots 4s 6s SR
2025 51 34 0 18 6 3 150
Total 51 34 0 18 6 3 150

12:11 PM

LIVE | Colombo weather news: Cloud cover but no rain

Colombo remains overcast, but there has been no rain since last night. Check out Colombo weather forecast ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash.
 
Colombo Weather Forecast – India vs Pakistan (Match Day)
Time (Local) Event Stage Cloud Cover Chance of Rain
18:00:00 Pre-match (1 hr before toss) 100.00% 49.00%
18:30:00 Toss 100.00% ~13%
19:00:00 Match start 100.00% 9.00%
8:00–11:00 PM Match hours 100.00% ~9–13%
 
  • The match has no reserve day.
  • If washed out, both teams will receive one point each.
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First Published: Feb 15 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

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