India-Pakistan Cricket: Multiple High-Stakes Clashes Set for 2026

• India and Pakistan will face off in multiple ICC tournaments in 2026, with no bilateral series due to political tensions.
• The ICC U-19 World Cup could see a knockout stage clash by February 6 if both teams advance to the semi-finals or final.
• A confirmed Men's T20 World Cup group stage match is scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, with a potential second encounter in later rounds.
• The Women's T20 World Cup will feature a group stage match between the rivals on June 14 in England, as both teams are in the same group.
• India maintains a dominant historical record against Pakistan in both Men's and Women's T20 World Cups.

Why It Matters: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set for multiple high-stakes cricket clashes across formats in 2026.