India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Cancelled, Team India Gets Two Free Points

The match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which was to be held on February 15th, has now been cancelled. On Sunday, the Pakistani government made it very clear on their Instagram page that they would be participating in the World Cup, but they would not be playing against India on February 15th. This move on the part of Pakistan has greatly helped Team India.

Now, when the World Cup starts, the Indian team will already have two points in its account. The Indian team is in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Namibia. In case Pakistan fails to play this match, the Indian team will earn two points without playing the match, and Pakistan will lose two points. Consequently, this decision by the Pakistani government will have a significant impact on their cricket team.

If India wins against the remaining Netherlands and Namibia, its total points will reach eight. On the other hand, if Pakistan forfeits the match against India, it will have to win against the Netherlands and Namibia at all costs. If Pakistan loses against either of these teams, its World Cup journey could soon end.

It should be noted that 20 teams are participating in this tournament, divided into four different groups. Two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8. The Super 8 will also consist of two groups, each containing four teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The final will be played on March 8. However, it has not yet been made clear by the government whether the two teams will play each other if they reach the semi-finals or finals.