If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals and India plays against Pakistan, then this high-voltage match between the arch-rivals will be played in Colombo instead of Mumbai.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has now reached the second phase of the tournament, but the fans are eagerly waiting for the India vs Pakistan semi-final clash. As per the official schedule, India is expected to play their semi-final match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but this plan could change if Pakistan qualifies.
Pakistan is playing quite decent cricket in the 2026 T20 World Cup, and their first Super 8 game against New Zealand was washed out due to rain. Now, they have to play their best cricket in the remaining two games to get a ticket for the semi-finals. Pakistan is in second spot in the Group 2 Points Table with 2 Points.
If Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals and India plays against Pakistan, then this high-voltage match between the arch-rivals will be played in Colombo instead of Mumbai. However, the chances are quite low as India is expected to finish at the top spot while Pakistan need to win their remaining matches to finish in the top 2.
T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-final Schedule
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Date
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Match Between
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Venue
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Time (IST)
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March 4, 2026
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TBC vs TBC
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TBC
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6:30 PM
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March 5, 2026
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TBC vs TBC
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Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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6:30 PM
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What is the Current Semi-Final Schedule for India?
As per the current ICC Schedule, if India qualify for the semi-finals, they will play the second semi-final in Mumbai on March 05, 2026. It will be a huge advantage for the Indian Team as playing at home venue will help them in the pressure game with strong crowd support. However, this will depend on Pakistan’s qualification in the semi-finals.
Why Does Pakistan’s Qualification Change Everything?
BCCI and PCB agreed on a hybrid model agreement for India-Pakistan matches in the ICC tournaments. This agreement is valid till 2027, and it applies to all ICC events for both teams. If India and Pakistan both qualify for the semi-finals and will be playing against each other, then the match will not be played in India.
In this scenario, the India vs Pakistan match will be shifted to a neutral venue, and R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is likely to host the match. However, if Pakistan fails to qualify, then India will be playing their semi-final game at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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