India vs Pakistan Cricket Matches In 2026: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan had witnessed lots of high-octane matches last year, where they played in mega events like the Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, and the Women’s ODI World Cup. Every time it was India that won that match, which also includes the title-winning final at the Asia Cup.
And now the question is, when will these two teams face each other in 2026?
Owing to political tensions, these two teams don't play in bilateral series anymore. They just face each other in ICC and multi-nation events.
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How Many Times Will India and Pakistan Play in 2026?
A lot of major tournaments will be held this year, where India vs Pakistan matches will be held.
Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Will be held from January 15 to February 6
India and Pakistan have been put in two different groups.
They will face each other just once in the knockout stage.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
It will be held between February 7 and March 8.
Both these teams have been put in group A along with Namibia, the Netherlands, and the USA.
India vs Pakistan group match: February 15
There are chances that they might face each other in Super 8 or knockout matches, and that will depend on qualification.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
It will be held from June 12 to July 5.
Both these teams have been put in group A.
India vs Pakistan women’s match: June 14
This year, arch-rivals India and Pakistan will at least face each other twice, once in the Men’s T20 World Cup and once in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Apart from these, other matches will also be held in knockout matches of the Under-19 World Cup.
This rivalry, which is seen in limited chances, is still one of the most highly anticipated.