Pakistan to Forfeit India Match in T20 World Cup
Pakistan will officially forfeit its scheduled group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming it will not take the field for the high-profile fixture. The match was slated to be played under the tournament’s hybrid hosting arrangement.
Points Awarded to India
As per ICC playing conditions, the forfeit will result in India being awarded two points, while Pakistan will receive none. The match will be recorded as a forfeit rather than a no-result or abandoned game.
Tournament Participation Continues
The Pakistan Cricket Board has clarified that the forfeit applies only to the India match. Pakistan will continue to participate in the remainder of the T20 World Cup and play its other group fixtures as scheduled.
Wider Implications
The India–Pakistan clash is one of the most commercially significant matches in world cricket. The forfeit is expected to have financial and broadcast implications, though tournament standings and scheduling for other teams remain unaffected.
The ICC has been informed of the decision and the tournament calendar will reflect the updated points allocation.
