Ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup 2026, the Men in Green have received a serious warning, and that too not from the arch-rivals but straight from England.

Both India and Pakistan are ready to renew their rivalry on Sunday, February 15, in Colombo, and former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has issued a major threat to the Men in Green. Ali has openly said that India’s spin attack can create huge problems for Pakistan in this high-voltage clash.

Moeen Ali fires a serious warning ahead of India vs Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup 2026

The former England spinner feels Pakistan batters must be very careful against India’s spin attack, as Sri Lankan pitches usually help spinners. That makes Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy even more dangerous. If they get an early turn and grip, Pakistani batters will struggle badly.

He reckoned that Kuldeep Yadav can be India’s biggest weapon, as his googly and flight can confuse any batter on slow pitches like Colombo, where the high-octane match will be held, while Varun’s mystery spin will increase pressure on Pakistan in the high-pressure game.

Moeen Ali said in a podcast with Anis Sajan, as quoted by the Times of India, “For India, I’d definitely want Kuldeep Yadav to play. He'll be a bigger threat than any other Indian bowler for Pakistan.”

Power-packed India ready to explode against Pakistan

On the other hand, India’s batting lineup has power and form. Ishan Kishan is playing brilliant cricket. Captain Suryakumar Yadav can attack any bowler. Tilak Varma’s blistering innings in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan is still fresh, and then Rinku Singh’s explosive finishing is just luxury.

However, there is still doubt about India’s opening combination, as Abhishek Sharma is recovering from a stomach infection. Sanju Samson is in the race for a spot, but his form will be something the Indian team management must not have been happy with.

Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya have strong past records against Pakistan. That gives India extra confidence.

Rain threat looms over India vs Pakistan blockbuster in Colombo

Meanwhile, the weather can play spoilsport in the big India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 game. It is already raining in Colombo, which left everyone worried.

Rain is expected around match time as well. So, there is a real chance that the toss could get delayed or the game might be disrupted as well in Colombo.

But there is some relief that the R. Premadasa Stadium has an excellent drainage system. Even if heavy rain falls, the water will clear out quickly, and the ground will be quickly ready for the India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday. But everything now depends on the weather.

If heavy rain spoils the match and it gets washed out, both India and Pakistan will get one point each, as there is no reserve day for this group-stage game in the tournament.