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February 14, 2026 3:59 PM

T20 World Cup: India and Pakistan set for Sunday blockbuster

India and Pakistan will clash in the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, still feeling the aftershocks of a tumultuous fortnight in which Pakistan's boycott threat - later reversed - nearly blew a hole in the tournament's marquee fixture. Emotions run high whenever the bitter neighbours lock horns in multi-team events at neutral venues. Pakistan decided to boycott the Group A contest against India, jeopardising a lucrative fixture that sits at the intersection of sport, commerce, and geop...

February 14, 2026 10:57 AM

India and Pakistan fans flock to Colombo, windfall for tourism

Prices of flights and hotel bookings to Colombo, Sri Lanka, have soared as thousands of fans flock to the city to watch India play Pakistan on Sunday in cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. The neighbouring countries and cricket rivals are due to meet during the group stage of the tournament, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, after Pakistan reversed a decision to boycott the match earlier in the week. The game at Sri Lanka's largest stadium is sold out with roughly 35,000 tickets sold ...

September 29, 2025 11:10 AM

Tilak orchestrates tense chase as India sink Pakistan to lift 9th Asia Cup

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final to retain their Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Put into bat, Pakistan could not capitalise on an 84-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) and were bundled out for 146 with five deliveries still left in their innings. Pakistan lost their last nine wickets for 33 runs in a spectacular meltdown with India's left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4-30) being the wrecker-in-ch...

September 15, 2025 9:28 AM

India thump Pakistan in politically-charged Asia Cup clash

Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in a politically-charged Asia Cup match on Sunday before dedicating the win to their armed forces. India's three-pronged spin attack laid the foundation of their second successive victory in the tournament when they restricted Pakistan for a below-par 127-9. Opener Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma contributed 31 each before Suryakumar, who made 47 not out, sealed India's victory with a six with 4.1 overs...

August 3, 2025 10:17 AM

Dubai, Abu Dhabi to host T20 Asia Cup matches; India-Pakistan clash on Sept 14

Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be the host cities for the men's Twenty20 Asia Cup, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan to meet in Dubai on September 14. The tournament in the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to run from September 9 to 28, will feature eight teams — two more than the last edition — with 11 matches in Dubai and eight in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi will host the opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, while the final will be held in Dubai. "Hosting ...

April 25, 2025 12:36 PM

Pakistan Hockey Team’s Asia Cup tour to India in doubt after Pahalgam terror attack

The Pakistan men's hockey team’s scheduled visit to India for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir is under serious doubt following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The attack, perpetrated by terrorists with "cross-border linkages," has sparked outrage across India. In response, the Indian government has revoked visas issued to all Pakistani nationals, casting uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup, set to take place in Bihar’s Rajgir from August...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan Clash Today, Match Begins at 8 PM

In the T20 World Cup, India and Pakistan will face each other for the eighth time on Sunday evening. This highly anticipated match has generated a great deal of excitement among fans of both teams. Historically, Team India has had the upper hand in World Cup encounters against Pakistan. The match will commence at 8 PM on Sunday evening at the Nassau County Stadium in New York. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India will showcase the talents of stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, a...