Pakistan Vs Bharat T20 Cricket Match: Fixed

: India won by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

: Critics like former England cricketer David Lloyd have criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) for "fixing" group-stage draws to ensure India and Pakistan always face each other. This is done to maximize global viewership and revenue, estimated at approximately $250 million per match.

The most recent high-profile T20 encounter between the two nations took place in February 2026. Sun, Feb 15 India won by 61 runs ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group Stage · T20 · 27 of 55 Player of the match Ishan Kishan (IND) · 77 (40)

While the India-Pakistan match itself is not under corruption probe, other incidents during the 2026 season are being investigated: Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports

: Leading up to the February 15, 2026, World Cup clash in Colombo, rumors of a boycott by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in solidarity with Bangladesh created uncertainty. The match eventually proceeded as planned after diplomatic negotiations.