IND vs PAK: Fans outside R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo express excitement for much-awaited T20 WC clash
Colombo, February 15
Cricket fans outside Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium expressed their excitement for the much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, and Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, will face each other in their third group-stage match at the marquee tournament.
Fans of both teams flocked to the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo even hours before the match.
An Indian fan, Kuldeep Singh, while speaking to ANI, said that he travelled from India out of excitement and is confident India will win, as they have in the past.
"The excitement has pulled me to come here all the way from India. We have full belief that India will win, like they always have in the past," he said.
Another Indian fan, Mohammad Afsar, said there is great excitement for the India vs Pakistan match, with supporters coming to cheer the team, noting India's strong record in the recent times and expressing eagerness to watch Indian opener Abhishek Sharma play.
"There's a lot of excitement for the match. We have come here to support our team. If you look at the history of records of the last 10-15 years, we have won. We are excited to see Abhishek Sharma," he said.
A Pakistani fan, on the other hand, warned that Pakistan will dominate India, citing historical head-to-head records and claiming India's overconfidence could cause their downfall.
"Pakistan fans will wash you away like a cyclone. Take a look at the complete history of India-Pakistan matches, and you will see who has dominated more. India's overconfidence will lead to their downfall," he said.
Both India and Pakistan have played two matches each in the tournament so far. Both have registered victories in those games. While India will enter the contest on the back of wins against the United States of America and Namibia, Pakistan has defeated the Netherlands and the USA.
While the Suryakumar Yadav-led India are placed on top of Group A standings with four points and the Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.050, Pakistan are placed second with four points, too, and an NRR of +0.932.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, while the rivalry is fun, sometimes the hype gets too much. It's just a cricket match, not war. Wish we could enjoy the sport without the extra tension. That said, hoping for a great game!
Pakistan fan talking about history? Bhai, recent history is all that matters! Last 10 years ka record dekh lo. Our team is in top form. Can't wait to see Surya's captaincy and Abhishek Sharma's batting!
Visiting from the US and caught up in the frenzy! The passion here in Colombo is incredible. Respect to both sets of fans for their spirit. May the best team win!
NRR of +3.050 vs +0.932. That itself tells a story. We are dominating the group. But can't be complacent. Pakistan always brings their A-game against us. Hoping for a clinical performance from our boys.
So proud of our fans traveling all the way to support the team! That's true dedication. Whatever the result, our team has our full support. Chak De India! 💙
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