7 teams including India, South Africa have confirmed their place in the Super-8 round of T20 World Cup 2026. Now if Pakistan defeats Namibia then it will become the last team to go to the next round. Fans are excited to know that, if Pakistan team qualifies, will there be an India vs Pakistan match once again?
The journey of T20 World Cup 2026 started with 20 teams, which were divided into 4 groups of 5 each. According to the format, each team had to play one match each against each team in its group, after which the top-2 teams of each group would go to the next round (Super-8). 8 teams will be placed in 2 groups of 4 each, here also each team will play one match against each team in its group. So the question is, if Pakistan qualifies then which group will it be a part of? Will India vs Pakistan match happen again? Know the complete details.
Will India vs Pakistan match take place in Super-8 also?
No, because even if Pakistan team qualifies for the next round by defeating Namibia, then it will be a part of Group 2. England, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are in this group. The Indian cricket team is in Group 1, along with South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe.
IND vs PAK match may happen once again
According to the format of T20 World Cup 2026, the top-2 teams of both the groups will enter the semi-finals in Super-8 also. Team India is a strong contender to win the title. If Pakistan also makes it to the semi-finals along with them, then an India vs Pakistan match is possible here.
If Pakistan reaches the semi-finals and faces Team India, then this match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. If the Pak team does not reach then this match will also be held in India (Eden Gardens). The second semi-final will be held at Wankhede.
If India and Pakistan reach the semi-finals but do not play each other, then there is a possibility that there can be a title clash between the two. If this happens then the final will be held on March 8 at R Premadasa Stadium. Let us tell you that if Pakistan does not reach the final then the title match will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
