India and Pakistan are in the same group, ensuring one confirmed match during the group stage.
If both teams qualify, they could meet again in the Super 8, semi-final, or final, increasing the match count.
Placed in different groups, India and Pakistan can only face each other in the semi-finals or final.
Scheduled in England, where India and Pakistan are expected to be in the same group, likely resulting in one group-stage clash.
Fans are guaranteed at least one IND vs PAK match, while the total could go up to 3–5 matches depending on qualifications.
With men’s, women’s, and Under-19 ICC events, 2026 could be one of the most action-packed years for the India-Pakistan rivalry.