How time changes and how things go in a scheduled manner! Yes, we are talking about India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match which was unclear to happen until last week. But now, Suryakumar Yadav’s side will face Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan on 15th February on Sunday at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo as per the schedule.

What’s the problem for India vs Pakistan after boycott drama?

We all know that the India vs Pakistan controversy has been solved, but what’s the problem now that has increased fans’ anxiety? Well, The Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has warned that the weather may change on February 15th, with rain expected.

Interesting thing is that according to the Sri Lankan Meteorological Department, the weather will be completely clear until 2 PM on 15th February. After that, the weather will change. It is worth mentioning that conditions may improve after 8 pm. The match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to begin at 7 pm. According to the Meteorological Department, there may be storms and light rain during this time.

In such a situation, the India vs Pakistan match could be affected by rain, but the chances of it being cancelled are very low. Additionally, some rain is also expected on Saturday, the day before, which could affect India’s practice session on the field. However, weather forecasts for these small island nations are not always accurate as the weather can change at any time.

All you need to know about R. Premadasa Stadium’s drainage system?

Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium has a drainage system and special ground staff protocols to handle Colombo’s tropical heavy rains. But you know what’s the good news, unlike many international stadiums where only the pitch is covered, Premadasa Stadium has enough covers to protect the entire field. This prevents water from accumulating in the outfield.

Thanks to the staff of the R. Premadasa Stadium who work hard and manually push water from one cover to another until it reaches the drains. This method is very effective and removes water quickly with stunning techniques. But do you generally under normal conditions, the ground is usually playable within 45 to 60 minutes after heavy rain stops. So, that’s what makes this stadium different from other International Cricket Stadiums.

What’s the scenario if the match gets cancelled?

Let us tell you one thing guys, if a match is cancelled due to rain or if playing conditions do not allow to play and the match is ultimately abandoned, both countries will be awarded one point each. It is worth mentioning that there are no reserve days for T20 World Cup group stage matches, if we talk about Team India then Suryakumar Yadav’s side currently lead Group A, while Pakistan are in second place. Both teams have four points each, but India’s run rate is significantly better than Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan.

If this match is cancelled, Team India’s Super 8 berth is assured not technically but yaa we could say virtually. After the Pakistan match, India will play its last match against the Netherlands. If Team India win that match, Suryakumar Yadav’s side will qualify for the Super 8.

But if India lose against the Netherlands, it will have to hope that Pakistan loses its final group stage match against Namibia. In such a scenario, India will qualify for the Super 8 based on a better run rate. Furthermore, if the India-Pakistan match is cancelled, the USA and Namibia will be eliminated from the Super 8 race.