IND vs. PAK ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Bowling of Usman Tariq will be biggest challenge for Team India; what Sourav Ganguly said about the match
IND vs. PAK ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The India vs. Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026 will take place today. The two neighbors will face each other at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting at 7 p.m. The toss will take place at 6:30 p.m. However, it is raining in Colombo. Rain is also forecast for Sunday. However, the chance of rain during the match is only around 10%.
India has won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and 2024, the team won its first title by defeating Pakistan in the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, is the 2009 champion and finished runner-up in 2007 and 2022.
The biggest challenge for Team India will be the bowling of Usman Tariq on Sri Lankan pitches. Tariq's slow bowling, speed variations, and angles pose a significant challenge for Indian batsmen.
This match should be extremely exciting: Sourav
Regarding Sunday's match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that this match should be extremely exciting.
Speaking to media, Sourav Ganguly said, "The match should be high-voltage. This hasn't happened in years. The match should be good."
Praising the Indian team, he said, "The Indian team is very good, very strong. We hope they play well not just against Pakistan but throughout the World Cup."
Sourav Ganguly criticized Pakistan's earlier decision to boycott the World Cup match against India.
He said, "Their decision was wrong. Cricket should be played. How can you miss the World Cup? But it's good that they played. It's good for them too because losing points in the World Cup is not right."
Furthermore, the former Indian captain also expressed hope for a high-scoring match against Pakistan.
Regarding Abhishek Sharma, he said, "Abhishek Sharma is fit, this is very good news for India... Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Pandya, Dubey, all hit sixes."