IND vs PAK: India-Pakistan match canceled due to rain? Find out who will get the Super-8 ticket and ICC rules

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With just a few hours left for the India-Pakistan match in the 2026 T20 World Cup, rain clouds have posed a threat at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium. Although Pakistan has received approval for this high-voltage match scheduled at 7 PM after political drama, the Sri Lankan Meteorological Department has warned of cloudy weather and rain after clear weather until 2 PM, noting a 93% chance due to low pressure in the southeast Bay of Bengal.

However, although the weather is expected to improve after 8 PM, no match has been canceled in Sri Lanka so far, today's match is in jeopardy. If it is completely canceled, according to ICC rules, as there is no reserve day for the group stage, both teams will get 1 point each, which will keep India (+3.050 net run rate) in first place and Pakistan (+0.932) in second place, depending on the next victory for the Super-8.

This is a decisive match for both undefeated teams to enter the Super-8, and although the rain is unlikely to dampen the fans' enthusiasm, the Duckworth-Lewis rule may apply. India's next match is against the Netherlands and Pakistan's is against Namibia, so even if the match does not take place, both will still need a victory.