Colombo, February 14, 2026 – The cricket world is bracing for a potential washout as India and Pakistan prepare to face off in Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Scheduled for Sunday, February 15, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, this high-stakes Group A fixture is under a significant rain cloud.
Colombo Weather Forecast: High Risk of Interruptions
The Sri Lankan Department of Meteorology has raised alarms with a special bulletin regarding a low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal. For fans attending the match at the iconic Khettarama-based stadium, the outlook remains unstable:
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Rain Probability: Estimates range from 50% to as high as 94%, with the most critical risk occurring during the afternoon and early evening.
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Conditions: Expect heavy humidity and 100% cloud cover, with temperatures hovering around 29-31°C.
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Hourly Outlook: While some models suggest a clearing after 8:00 PM local time, the window for the toss (6:30 PM) and the 7:00 PM start remains high-risk for thunderstorms.
What Happens if the Match is Washed Out?
Under ICC group-stage regulations, there is no reserve day for this fixture. If the rain persists and even a shortened 5-over-per-side contest isn’t possible:
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Points Shared: Both India and Pakistan will receive one point each.
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Qualification Impact: With both teams currently unbeaten (4 points each), a washout would take them to 5 points. This would virtually guarantee both sides a spot in the Super 8 stage, as other Group A teams like the USA and Netherlands would find it mathematically difficult to overtake them.
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Group Standings: Final seeding would be decided by Net Run Rate (NRR). India currently holds a superior NRR (+3.050) compared to Pakistan (+0.932).
Match Logistics & Where to Watch
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Teams: India vs. Pakistan (Group A)
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Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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Time: 7:00 PM IST / Local (13:30 GMT)
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Key Players: India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy; Pakistan’s Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan.
While the threat of rain is real, the drainage at R. Premadasa is world-class. Groundstaff will be working overtime to ensure that even a rain-curtailed “sprint” of a match can take place to satisfy the millions of fans waiting for this legendary rivalry.
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