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How to watch India vs Pakistan: TV channel and live stream for T20 World Cup match
The 2026 World Cup, taking place from 7 February to 8 March, is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and defending champions India, but controversy began before the tournament when Bangladesh were removed from the competition after refusing to tour India due to political tensions and security concerns.
Scotland were called up to replace them, but then Pakistan considered a boycott of the tournament in support of Bangladesh before settling on a boycott of their match against India alone under direction from their government.
However, after Bangladesh insisted that Pakistan end the boycott for “the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem”, the country’s government confirmed this week that it had reversed its decision, meaning the Pakistan team will take to the field on Sunday as scheduled.
Both countries are unbeaten in the tournament so far, with Pakistan trumping the Netherlands and then the United States while India beat the US in their opener followed by Namibia on Thursday.
It means that at present the pair are level on four points, with India top of Group A due to their superior net run rate of +3.050 to Pakistan’s +0.932.
The nations’ matches must be played on neutral ground due to geopolitical tensions. They will therefore meet on Sunday in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, with the R Premadasa Stadium the setting for the latest instalment in this heated rivalry.
It remains arguably cricket’s fiercest rivalry and one of the sport’s most-watched contests, despite India winning 13 of the 16 T20 internationals between the countries.
On Wednesday, India – skippered by Suryakumar Yadav – then take on the Netherlands in Ahmedabad after Pakistan, led by captain Salman Ali Agha, face Namibia in Colombo.
Those games will conclude the group stage, with both India and Pakistan among the favourites to advance to the Super 8 round, which commences on February 21.
Here’s how to watch Sunday’s high-stakes match live.
How to watch India vs Pakistan
The action in Colombo begins at 1.30pm GMT, with coverage expected to begin from 1pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch the action unfold online via the Sky Go app.