Reactions On IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026: Less than 24 hours are left for the India-Pakistan match to start in the T20 World Cup 2026. This great match will be played for Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where the dominance of spinners is seen. Both the teams are strong in terms of spin. Pakistan has bowlers like Usman Tariq and Abrar Ahmed who are capable of turning the match on paper in spin conditions.
However, Indian players have the ability to win the match at any time and on any ground. Veterans and experts are keeping an eye on this match. So let us know who has said what regarding the match.
Pakistan will not be able to challenge India: Irfan Pathan
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Irfan Patha said, “If you watch the last World Cup or the last India-Pakistan match, it does not seem that the Pakistan team will be able to challenge India. In the Asia Cup, India has defeated Pakistan not once or twice but thrice.”
Aakash Chopra warned
Former Indian player and star commentator Aakash Chopra has warned the Indian team to be cautious of Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq. He said that Usman’s speed can prove difficult for the Indian batsmen.
What did Shoaib Akhtar say?
While talking on ABP News show, Shoaib Akhtar said, “See, India has a lot of luxury. India has invested a lot in cricket, from where talent does not seem strange anymore. Children come and play. The competition is so tough that whoever gets an inch is taking his miles.”
What did Kapil Dev say?
Talking about the match, Kapil Dev said that the match has to be played on a pitch where the spinners have help, hence he is giving importance to Pakistan’s bowling. If the match had been held at any other place, he would not have paid so much attention to the Pakistani bowlers.
Sourav Ganguly’s aya banay too
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said, “The match should be high voltage. There has not been a high voltage match for the last few years. The quality of the match should be good. Hopefully it will happen tomorrow. India is a very good and very strong team and we hope that it will play well tomorrow. The team will play well not only tomorrow but in the entire World Cup.”

