Cricket fans will want to circle February 15, 2026, in red. The date is set to deliver rare drama as India and Pakistan face each other not once but twice on the same day, across two major international tournaments. With emotions, rivalry and pride on the line, it promises to be one of the most talked-about days in cricket.
The clash between the men’s teams was already locked in. India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15, a fixture that traditionally draws massive global attention. Now, the excitement has doubled with confirmation that the two sides will also meet in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on the very same day.
The Asian Cricket Council announced the schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars earlier this week. The tournament will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 13 to 22 and will feature eight teams split into two groups. The competition is designed to spotlight emerging women’s talent from across Asia.
The event will include ‘A’ teams from four full-member nations with ODI status, alongside four leading associate teams. India A have been placed in Group A with Pakistan A, UAE and Nepal. Their campaign begins against UAE on February 13, followed by the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan A on February 15 and a final group match against Nepal on February 17. Group B consists of Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Malaysia and host nation Thailand.
On the same day, India’s men’s team will be deep into their T20 World Cup campaign. Placed in Group A, India will face USA on February 7, Namibia on February 12, Pakistan on February 15 and Netherlands on February 18. As always, the match against Pakistan is expected to be the highlight of the group stage.
With two India-Pakistan encounters unfolding in different formats and tournaments, February 15 is shaping up to be a landmark day that will capture the full attention of cricket fans around the world.
