Pakistan to Boycott India Match in T20 World Cup 2026; Super 8 Qualification at Risk

• Pakistan government approved participation in T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
• The decision follows ICC removing Bangladesh from the tournament after it declined security assurances for hosting matches in India.
• Forfeiting the India match means Pakistan will lose 2 points, making Super 8 qualification challenging.
• Pakistan needs to win against Netherlands, USA, and Namibia to secure 6 points and remain in contention for Super 8.
• A single defeat against Netherlands, USA, or Namibia could severely jeopardize Pakistan's qualification chances, especially given USA's past upset win against Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's boycott of the India match in T20 World Cup 2026 puts their Super 8 qualification in jeopardy.