Rain threat looms over India vs Pakistan clash in Colombo; Who stands to gain or lose?

Rain is expected to threaten the crucial India-Pakistan T20 match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. If the game between India and Pakistan is washed out, both teams may gain a point each and move closer to Super 8 qualification.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 14 February 2026, 8:10 AM IST

Weather Concerns Rise Ahead of High-Voltage IND-PAK T20 Match

New Delhi: The highly anticipated T20 match between India and Pakistan is facing the threat of rain. The match, which fans have been eagerly awaiting, could be affected by the weather. If the match is cancelled, it could have a major impact on the group standings and the race for the Super 8 stage.

Weather in Colombo a cause for concern

This high-voltage match is scheduled to be played on February 15th at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. According to weather forecasts, a low pressure is expected in the southeast region, which could lead to rain in the evening. If continuous rain occurs during the scheduled time, the match could be cancelled.

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What will be the impact if match is cancelled?

Currently, India and Pakistan both have four points each in Group A. If the match is cancelled, both teams will receive one point each, and with five points each, they will almost qualify for the Super 8 stage. This will make the path forward extremely difficult for the other teams.

Impact on the USA and Netherlands

If the match ends in a draw, the USA and the Netherlands could suffer the most. Both teams currently have two points each and only one match remaining. Even if they win, they will only reach four points, which would not be enough to qualify for the Super 8.

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Equation could change if result is decided

On the other hand, if the match results in a clear result, the winning team will advance directly to the next round, while the losing team will have to depend on the results of the remaining matches. In such a scenario, the points table mathematics could be quite interesting and the excitement will continue until the final matches.

Fans' eyes on weather

The India-Pakistan match has always been considered a major attraction in the cricket world. But this time, everyone's attention is focused more on the weather than on the players. Fans are hoping that rain does not interfere and they get to see a full, exciting match.