Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 brings a high-voltage contest as India takes on arch-rivals Pakistan at the spin-friendly R. Premadasa Stadium. The battle between these two sides is considered the greatest rivalry in cricket. This fixture is a crucial Group-stage encounter, and it also brings the weight of history, given India’s superior head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
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IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 27
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The Men in Blue are way ahead in the IND vs PAK H2H records and will be looking to continue the domination, especially after all the controversy surrounding this match due to Pakistan's boycott drama. Both teams are entering this clash after two consecutive wins, although India has been far more convincing in their performance. Conditions in Colombo generally encourage captains to bowl first due to dew and improved chasing conditions under lights, making the toss a key factor.
Notably, Abhishek Sharma will most likely be back in the Indian side after recovering from illness. For the IND vs PAK Dream11 team prediction, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya emerge as the top candidates for captaincy, as both these players are in impressive form and have previous experience of performing against Pakistan in pressure situations.
India vs Pakistan Match Details
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan, 27th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 15th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | India vs Pakistan Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IND vs PAK Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | India | 61 Runs |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | 3 Wickets |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Namibia | 73 Runs |
| Usman Tariq | Namibia | 3 Wickets |
IND vs PAK Toss Prediction
Going by our IND vs PAK Dream11 prediction today match, captains at the R. Premadasa Stadium have generally preferred to put the opposition to bat after winning the toss. With better batting conditions under lights, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav is expected to follow the same approach and choose to bowl. Teams chasing have emerged victorious in 35 of the 62 T20 matches played here, showing a marginal edge for teams bowling first.
Record of Chasing Teams at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 57% |
IND vs PAK Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Playing XI | Pakistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Saim Ayub |
| Ishan Kishan (WK) | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Babar Azam |
| Tilak Varma | Salman Agha (C) |
| Shivam Dube | Shadab Khan |
| Rinku Singh | Mohammad Nawaz |
| Hardik Pandya | Usman Khan (wk) |
| Axar Patel | Faheem Ashraf |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Shaheen Afridi |
| Arshdeep Singh | Usman Tariq |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Abrar Ahmed |
IND vs PAK Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Ishan Kishan and Sahibzada Farhan |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Varun Chakaravarthy and Usman Tariq |
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IND vs PAK Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Sahibzada Farhan and Usman Tariq |
Top Picks for IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | Batter |
| Shadab Khan | Pakistan | Allrounder |
Budget Picks for IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | Bowler |
| Abrar Ahmad | Pakistan | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: I Kishan
- Batters: S Ali Agha, T Varma, S Farhan
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Ayub, S Khan(vc), M Nawaz, S Dube
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, V Chakaravarthy
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: I Kishan
- Batters: S Yadav, T Varma, S Farhan(vc)
- All-rounders: H Pandya(c), S Ayub, A Patel, S Khan
- Bowlers: A Ahmad, V Chakaravarthy, U Tariq
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs PAK based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today (27th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 8.0 |
| Usman Khan | 7.0 |
IND vs PAK Weather & Pitch Report at R. Premadasa Stadium
| Temperature | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Chances of Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Bowling |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 143 runs |
IND vs PAK H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 13 |
| Pakistan (PAK) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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