The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 could face weather disruption, with forecasts predicting rain over Colombo on Sunday, February 15. Fans may also face disappointment as tournament regulations confirm that no reserve day exists for this group-stage encounter.
The match will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium, where weather conditions remain a growing concern. Meteorological forecasts for Colombo indicate a humid evening with cloudy skies and a strong possibility of intermittent showers during match hours. Weather models suggest rain probabilities ranging between moderate to high, particularly from the afternoon into the evening, which could impact the toss or reduce playing time.
The conditions may allow brief stoppages rather than continuous rainfall, but even short spells could affect momentum in a high-stakes contest. Ground staff at the venue have access to efficient drainage systems and full ground covers, which often help resume play quickly once rain stops. However, prolonged or repeated showers could still prevent the completion of the minimum overs required for a result.
Tournament playing conditions clarify that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 does not provide reserve days for group-stage matches. Organizers allocate reserve days only for knockout fixtures, including the semifinals and final. As a result, officials will abandon the match and declare a no result if rain prevents at least five overs per side from being completed.
In such a scenario, both India and Pakistan would receive one point each. That outcome could still influence qualification scenarios for the Super Eight stage, depending on net run rate and results from other matches in the group.
The weather factor adds another layer of uncertainty to one of cricket’s most watched rivalries. While both teams arrive unbeaten and in strong form, rain remains the only opponent neither side can control. As things stand, the forecast continues to cast a shadow over the contest, with no backup date available if conditions fail to improve.