India, Feb. 15 -- After months of anticipation, the marquee India versus Pakistan Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday, the commercial centrepiece of the 2026 T20 World Cup, faces a looming rain threat, with Colombo forecast to receive showers on match day.

Both teams head into the contest on the back of two wins. India survived a tricky opener against the USA before the defending champions cruised past Namibia in Delhi. Pakistan, the 2009 champions, were pushed hard by the Netherlands in their first game before overcoming the USA to build momentum.

For the fifth consecutive T20 World Cup edition, India and Pakistan are set to meet in the group stage. Historically, India have dominated this rivalry at the tournament, winni...