IND vs PAK Stats Preview- ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Match 27

IND vs PAK Stats Preview. [Source - @icc/x,com]

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to face off in the 27th Match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, February 15. The blockbuster IND vs PAK clash will be played at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, promising an electrifying contest on the global stage.

IND vs PAK Match 27, T20 World Cup 2026

India

India have begun the T20 World Cup strongly, winning both of their opening games. Their latest outing featured a commanding victory over Namibia in Delhi, highlighting their depth and firepower. Coming in as tournament favorites, Suryakumar Yadav’s men are yet to hit their peak, and will be aiming to deliver their best in Colombo.

Pakistan

Pakistan survived a scare against Netherlands before following it up with a convincing all-round performance against USA in their last encounter. Playing all their games in Colombo, their phenomenal spin attack has been a key weapon, and they will be hoping to surprise India and maintain their unbeaten streak in the Group A stage.

Top run scorers in IND vs PAK T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Sahibzada Farhan - 155 runs

Sahibzada Farhan, who recently completed 1000 T20I runs, tops the IND vs PAK T20Is run chart with 155 runs, averaging 51.66 at a strike-rate of 122.04.

Tilak Varma - 130 runs

Tilak Varma feature next with 130 runs at 130 average and 126.21 strike-rate in 3 appearances in India vs Pakistan T20Is.

Fakhar Zaman - 116 runs

Fakhar Zaman sits third on the list with 116 runs in 6 innings at 19.33 average and 127.47 strike-rate against India.

Top wicket-takers in IND vs PAK T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Hardik Pandya - 15 wickets

Hardik Pandya leads the wickets chart in India vs Pakistan T20Is with 15 wickets at an average of 14.6 and economy rate of 7.96 striking at every 11th ball.

Jasprit Bumrah - 9 wickets

Jasprit Bumrah features next with 9 wickets in the IND vs PAK fixture, averaging 19.33 and economy of 6.91 in this fixture.

Kuldeep Yadav - 8 wickets

Kuldeep Yadav sits third with 8 wickets in 3 games at an average of 9.87 and economy rate of 6.58 in this fixture, striking at every 9th ball.

IND vs PAK key stats

India key records

• India has won 7 of the 8 matches against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
• India has won the only T20I played against Pakistan in R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
• India has won three of their last 5 T20Is at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
• Abhishek Sharma has a strike-rate of 189.65 against Pakistan in T20Is.
• Suryakumar Yadav has a poor T20I record vs Pakistan, averaging 16 in 8 innings and a strike-rate of 113.13.
• Varun Chakravarthy has been India's best bowler in T20 World Cup 2026 - 4 wickets, 7.75 average and 9 strike-rate.
• India has the worst batting average against spin in T20 World Cup 2026 - 8 dismissals, 12.87 average.
• However, Indian spin bowling has been very strong, taking 8 wickets at 9.37 average and 9.7 strike-rate.
• Indian openers have been the most destructive in T20 World Cup 2026, striking at 210.2.

Pakistan key records

• Pakistan has won each of their last five T20Is.
• Pakistan has won 5 of their 7 T20Is at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
• Sahibzada Farhan has been Pakistan's best batter in T20 World Cup 2026 - 120 runs, 166.66 strike-rate and 1 50.
• Mohammad Nawaz has been Pakistan's best bowler in T20Is since 2025 - 47 wickets, 13.85 average and 12.3 strike-rate.
• Abar Ahmed has been the most economical spinner for Pakistan in T20Is since 2025 - 40 wickets, 6.43 economy.
• Pakistan’s spinners have taken the highest number of wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 - 13 wickets, 16.07 average and 7.2 economy.
• Pakistan's middle-order has struggled to make an impact in T20 World Cup 2026 so far - 13.87 average and 109.09 strike-rate.

IND vs PAK key records which could be broken in Match 27, T20 World Cup 2026

• Arshdeep Singh (30 wickets) is 3 wickets away from becoming India’s leading wicket taker in T20 World Cup.
• Shadab Khan is 71 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
• Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Afridi are 3 wickets away each to complete 100 T20I wickets.
• Abrar Ahmed needs 1 wicket to complete 50 T20I wickets.
• Shivam Dube is 3 sixes away from completing 50 T20I sixes.
• Hardik Pandya is 22 runs away from 6000 T20 runs.