Surat, Feb. 15 -- The anticipation is palpable among young cricketers in Surat as the Indian cricket team prepares to face Pakistan in a highly awaited group-stage fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

With both teams having registered victories in their opening matches, the India-Pakistan encounter is expected to be a thrilling affair. India's top position in the Group A standings, with four points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +3.050, sets the stage for a fierce contest. Meanwhile, Pakistan, sitting second with four points and an NRR of +0.932, is poised to bring their best to the field.

Local junior cricketers in Gujarat's Surat district were particularly exci...