India vs Pakistan match set to be washed out? Sri Lanka issues official weather warning

India vs Pakistan match all set to be washed out?: The India vs Pakistan 2026 T20 World Cup is a blockbuster clash for any International Cricket Council (ICC) event. After weeks of drama, Pakistan has finally agreed to play the match against the Men in Blue. However, yet again clouds loom over the marquee tournament match, which is scheduled on 15th February, at the R Premedasa Stadium, Colombo.

Ahead of the match on Sunday, there has been rain predicted for the game. The weather in Colombo might play a significant part in the high-profile game between the archrivals. Colombo is experiencing bad weather this month, and some warm-up games have been cancelled.

Will rain affect the India vs Pakistan match?

However, so far, none of the matches has been affected. Although the India vs Pakistan game may be delayed or interrupted in the middle due to rain and thunderstorms. There has been a prediction of scattered thunderstorms in Colombo on Sunday. On February 14, there is a 65% chance of rain coming down heavily, while the weather is unlikely to change on weekend as of now.

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⚠️ Weather Alert Ahead of Big Matches

A low-pressure system is likely to develop around Feb 15, according to the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology.

Comes as Sri Lanka prepares to host India vs Pakistan (Colombo) and SL vs Australia (Kandy). pic.twitter.com/aAreQyI6SS

— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) February 13, 2026

As per the Google weather reports, there has been a prediction of 50% rain with scattered thunderstorms on the weekend. As per the reports, further states, there has been a thundershower being predicted at 6 PM local time. The fans might expect a delayed start. However, the clouds are expected to clear up at night, but even then, light rain is in the forecast around 8 PM local time.

Will toss be a factor on India vs Pakistan game?

So far, the R Premedasa Stadium has hosted Sri Lanka vs Ireland and Australia vs Ireland matches. It is also hosting the Australia vs Zimbabwe encounter on Friday. The wickets have been on the slower side, as we saw the Sri Lankan spinners picking more wickets. During the Aussie game, the use of slower balls was effective.

If the match is rain-affected, the toss will have a vital role to play, as teams would want to field first as moisture aids swing bowlers, and a damp, heavy pitch makes batting difficult. However, if the pitch is covered and dry, or if more rain is forecast, batting first is often favoured to set a total before DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) shortens the game, as chasing in wet conditions is tough.

What happens if India vs Pakistan gets washed out?

India is at the top of the table with four points and has a better net run rate than Pakistan, who are second with similar points. If the match gets washed out, one point each will be shared between the teams, as there are no reserve days. India will likely top the group and qualify for the Super 8s with one match in hand due to the higher net run rate.

India and Pakistan will have one match left in their group stages after this crucial encounter. The Men in Blue will be facing the Netherlands in their final game at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. While Salman Ali Agha’s side will be facing Namibia.

The India vs Pakistan match has always been a treat to watch. However, in India vs Pakistan, the former has the better record of 7-1 in the T20 World Cup competitions history. They are also on a 5-match winning streak against the Men in Green.

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