IND vs PAK T20 World Cup: Babar Azam said that the India vs. Pakistan match on February 15th is a closely watched match not only by both countries but by the entire world. He also discussed the preparations.
Babar Azam Talking About IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Match
Babar Azam said that he will try to keep himself calm and relaxed during the India vs. Pakistan match on February 15th, and he has advised the new players to do the same. Babar said that he has played many matches against Team India, so he is well aware of the pressure of this match. This 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and Pakistan will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Babar Azam said that this match will be watched not only by India and Pakistan but by the entire world, which is why it takes it to a different level. ESPNcricinfo shared a video of Babar. In it, he said, "Look, an India vs. Pakistan match is always high-intensity. The whole world, all the fans, not just the two countries, but the entire world is involved in this match. Then it takes it to a different level."
I will not listen to outside talk – Babar Azam
Babar further said, "I have been a part of many matches (India vs Pakistan), so we have also learnt that the more we keep ourselves calm, relaxed, do not listen to outside things, the more we keep ourselves straight forward, the better it is. Whatever experience we have gained, we talk about it to our youth."
He further said, "Yes, there is curiosity, but the more you keep yourself calm and tension free, the better it will be for you."
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India vs Pakistan T20 records
India and Pakistan have faced each other 16 times in T20 Internationals, with Team India having the upper hand. Pakistan has only defeated India three times, while India has won 13 times. Last year, during the Asia Cup, the two teams played three matches, and India defeated Pakistan in all three matches, including the final.
