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ICC T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan | Match 27 | Group A | Colombo | February 15 | Pre-Match Discussion
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Do update about the weather
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Match ho jaye ga
It’s pretty hot and humid in Colombo
It’s not like the rain has much of an effect on grounds in this season apparently
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He hit one in that I think
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Looks like it will be rained out. All the drama over the past few weeks for this 
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Pakistan must play Nafay instead of Usman. Rain will make the game shortened. They can even consider having Fakhar in place of Babar
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Most pressure free Ind-Pak game in a while. Might be different if this is a knockout.
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Usually new debutant Pakistanis are dangerous against India. Most Pakistanis in recent times have raw skill and talent but it doesn’t evolve with time. A process oriented team like India that’s why catches them eventually. Long story short is- Nafay could be X factor against us. Nothing to lose and full badmaashi and daleri like @Rana likes.
Moshin Naqvi only seems to win in imaginary terms but in real world always surrenders.
If the match gets washed out in rain, Pakistan will feel defeated. This is because India dragged Pak out to SL and Dubai for Asia cup 2023 and CT 2025 respectively and forced them to play. The only game Pakistan is getting hybrid and forcing Bharati team to travel is getting washed out. So India is clear winner and BCCI/players will prob have a good laugh behind the scenes.
The only way you guys can salvage some pride after Asia cup 3-0 maulings and Boycott u-turn is if Pak do beat India on the field. Anything else, incluing match getting washed out, will be considered Indian victory.
All sixes on one side but Kohli goes down the ground, Kohli goes out of the ground is iconic. People will talk about it for years to come.
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do broadcasters lose money if it rains out?
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Why you care? Your board and govt already surrendered. No one can control weather.
so Indian broadcasters lose out if it rains? I hope it rains then
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I am sure insurance covers for such unforeseen circumstancesso Indian broadcasters lose out if it rains? I hope it rains then
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Indian insurance company?I am sure insurance covers for such unforeseen circumstances
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I wish I'd planned it too. I've never seen an India-Pakistan game live. Must be an experience especially nowadays.Thats great you are going to the game ! You should post your trip & game report amd share your match experience !
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I saw a Test match live (Karachi test where Asif ripped through a legendary Indian batting lineup). One of my greatest cricketing memories. A whole generation has grown up now without experiencing the thrill of a nerve wracking India-Pakistan test match.
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Welcome back. Where have you been?
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Alas, we don't produce players of that ilk anymore. Would be a mismatch nowadays.
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What's the probability of a washout ?
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I've seen a fair bit of Indian cricket live including a classic test against Australia (not the Laxman one) at Eden Gardens where I screamed myself so hoarse, I couldn't talk for days.
I've never seen India-Pakistan though. It's on my bucket list.
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As per some sources, 70% or higher
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It would be so funny if this match gets rained out
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Funny yes but not fun. My hope is for a hell of a game where Pakistan shows fight but loses heroically as per practice.
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I'm expecting a shortened game
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Hopefully Nawaz doesn’t play. Pakistan could do with a batter at No.5.
Despite his limited experience at No.5, his overwhelming experience for Pakistan could include Fakhar Zaman or you could go with the x-factor of Khawaja Nafay.
Despite his limited experience at No.5, his overwhelming experience for Pakistan could include Fakhar Zaman or you could go with the x-factor of Khawaja Nafay.
If Fakhar plays then Agha cannot come one down it has to be Fakhar.
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so Indian broadcasters lose out if it rains? I hope it rains then
Yup.
It would be 2 birds with 1 stone. Pakistan get to keep good relation with SL while giving a financial blow to BCCICC. Win-win.
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Agha must stay at No.3. Fakhar at No.5 has to be the move. Khawaja Nafay could potentially get his opportunities after the tournament.
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You have practically won them all, let Pakistan have one. Not like it will even make a dent to the World Cup H2H
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Rankings and silverware dont lie. This is India's strongest limited overs line up with around 7-8 match winners in the team. They have won 4-5 ICC tournaments in the last 2 years. They were Semi finalists in 2015, 2019 and 2022 as well. They have two test series wins in Australia.
All this indicates that their cricket structure and pipeline of talent, level of competition for places in the playing eleven and squad of 20 is massive which forces players to upskill and be on their toes all the time.
This Indian team will need a very bad day overall at the office and other factors i.e. losing the toss and batting first when dew becomes a disadvantage bowling second to lose to Pakistan.
Pakistan in order to even consistently compete with India will need to massively strengthen its domestic cricket, U19 and A team and introduce a modern fitness culture with a more scientific, professional approach to the game. If we do this now and stick to it, we will perhaps be able to compete with India in 5-10 years.
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Don’t need a very bad day; India is in trouble if 4/5 of our batsmen think they can effortlessly smash all Pakistani spinners on the slow and sticky wickets that are being served.
One scenario this is that India bats first and is 3 or 4 down before reaching 40, and plays catch up for the rest of the match.
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I mean that’s exactly how a pretty bad day at the office would look like.
India would/should win 99/100 times against this Pakistan team in all conditions
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Weather forecast shows rain only for 4 hours now(12 -4 pm). We should get a full match in mcg match kind of conditions.
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Ajantha Mendis backs Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub at Premadasa:
“The carrom ball, particularly when bowled with back-spin, where the revs go back, will ensure the ball skids on here, and both Abrar and Saim are similar in this aspect. They rely on back spin. So naturally they will get good help at Premadasa.”
“When the pitch is dry, the full effect comes into play. You can get the ball to skid on, which opens up two options to take wickets—bowled and LBW. Even a slight variation is enough because in T20s, batsmen commit quickly to their shots. You can’t make late adjustments to a carrom ball unless you pick it.”
“From whatever I’ve seen, they have good control over their variations. In T20s, it’s vital to have variations because you keep the batsman guessing. If you bowl six carrom balls an over, batsmen get used to it. It’s the delivery you should use to surprise batsmen—very few can read the pace off it.”
“The carrom ball, particularly when bowled with back-spin, where the revs go back, will ensure the ball skids on here, and both Abrar and Saim are similar in this aspect. They rely on back spin. So naturally they will get good help at Premadasa.”
“When the pitch is dry, the full effect comes into play. You can get the ball to skid on, which opens up two options to take wickets—bowled and LBW. Even a slight variation is enough because in T20s, batsmen commit quickly to their shots. You can’t make late adjustments to a carrom ball unless you pick it.”
“From whatever I’ve seen, they have good control over their variations. In T20s, it’s vital to have variations because you keep the batsman guessing. If you bowl six carrom balls an over, batsmen get used to it. It’s the delivery you should use to surprise batsmen—very few can read the pace off it.”
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Cringe…Akash Chopra at his witty best
Should stop pretending to be an analyst and join TikTok for fun
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