India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Arshdeep Singh on the night.
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India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Arshdeep Singh on the night. India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC: India batting first; Both captains avoid handshake. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.
India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Arshdeep Singh on the night.
Home / Cricket / ICC T20 World Cup / News / India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC: India batting first; Both captains avoid handshakeLive New UpdateIndia vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC: India batting first; Both captains avoid handshakeIndia have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Arshdeep Singh on the night. Shashwat Nishant New DelhiIndia vs Pakistan live score T20 World Cup The stage is set for one of cricket’s most electric encounters as India and Pakistan meet in Colombo for their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium tonight. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha wins the toss and elects to bowl first. Both captains have avoided the handshake again that confirms India is maintaining the status quo against Pakistan tonight. While Pakistan come in with the same team that took the field agianst USA, India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing pacer Arshdeep Singh for the clash tonight. Beyond points or net run rates, this fixture carries a weight that transcends the tournament itself, it’s a spectacle, a rivalry, and a narrative that captures global attention. While both teams are unbeaten so far, the real story lies in the history, the pride, and the individual battles that could tip the scales. India enter the match with confidence. Their top order has been devastating in T20Is, capable of dismantling any bowling attack, while their middle order and spin arsenal add balance and firepower. Jasprit Bumrah leads a fast-bowling unit that can change games with a single over, and Suryakumar Yadav provides the batting stability and innovation to anchor innings under pressure. Pakistan, despite recent struggles against India, cannot be counted out. They have moments of brilliance, experience in big-game scenarios, and the hunger to overturn past disappointments, particularly their losses in the Asia Cup and previous T20 World Cups. Today's game promises high stakes off the field as well. With handshakes and diplomacy making headlines, fans will be watching every move as closely as the cricket itself. Whether it’s explosive strokeplay from Abhishek Sharma or cunning spin from Abrar Ahmed, the match could swing on a single over, a single moment. ALSO READ: IND vs PAK: Key player battles that could decide the T20 World Cup match India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11 India playing 11 : Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy Pakistan playing 11: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza ICC T20 World Cup 2026 live telecast: Star Sports Network will telecast the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India. ICC T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming: The JioHotstar app and website will live-stream the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India. 6:47 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: No handshake between captains!No handshake between the captains at the toss as India maintain their status quo on the night and will now look to win the game at hand.6:45 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11 for both sides! India Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Pakistan Playing 11: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq6:34 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Salman Agha wins the toss!Pakistan skipper Salman Agha has won the toss and elected to bowl first on the night.6:26 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Toss to take place soon!We are less than 5 minutes away from the toss in Colombo as fans wait to see whether the much talked about handshake takes place between Surya and Salman at the toss or not.6:24 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Rohit Sharma greeting Indian players!The visuals sow former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma greeting the Indian players during their warm ups ahead of the clash. Rohit was seen hugging and wishing the players good luck near the dugout.6:23 PMIndia vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Usman Tariq looking relaxed! Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has stepped out to a rousing reception from the crowd. His distinctive bowling action, featuring a noticeable pause and a slingy release, has been one of the major talking points of the tournament, generating plenty of curiosity ahead of this high-pressure clash. In a lighter moment before the
